Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
402D23
RGB
64, 45, 35
HSL
21, 29%, 19%
HSB
21, 45%, 25%
CMYK
0, 30, 45, 75
LAB
21, 8, 10
LCH
21, 13, 52
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 49
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 12, 8
HWB
21, 14%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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