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
402E1E
RGB
64, 46, 30
HSL
28, 36%, 18%
HSB
28, 53%, 25%
CMYK
0, 28, 53, 75
LAB
21, 7, 14
LCH
21, 15, 64
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 62
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 11, 11
HWB
28, 12%, 75%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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