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
40332C
RGB
64, 51, 44
HSL
21, 19%, 21%
HSB
21, 31%, 25%
CMYK
0, 20, 31, 75
LAB
23, 5, 7
LCH
23, 8, 53
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 50
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 8, 6
HWB
21, 17%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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