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
402D2B
RGB
64, 45, 43
HSL
6, 20%, 21%
HSB
6, 33%, 25%
CMYK
0, 30, 33, 75
LAB
21, 9, 5
LCH
21, 10, 29
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 26
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 11, 4
HWB
6, 17%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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