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
40311C
RGB
64, 49, 28
HSL
35, 39%, 18%
HSB
35, 56%, 25%
CMYK
0, 23, 56, 75
LAB
22, 5, 16
LCH
22, 17, 74
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 75
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, 10, 14
HWB
35, 11%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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