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
402E26
RGB
64, 46, 38
HSL
18, 25%, 20%
HSB
18, 41%, 25%
CMYK
0, 28, 41, 75
LAB
21, 8, 9
LCH
21, 11, 49
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 45
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 11, 7
HWB
18, 15%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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