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
40302C
RGB
64, 48, 44
HSL
12, 19%, 21%
HSB
12, 31%, 25%
CMYK
0, 25, 31, 75
LAB
22, 7, 6
LCH
22, 9, 38
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 34
XYZ
4, 3, 3
LUV
22, 9, 4
HWB
12, 17%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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