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
40342A
RGB
64, 52, 42
HSL
27, 21%, 21%
HSB
27, 34%, 25%
CMYK
0, 19, 34, 75
LAB
23, 4, 8
LCH
23, 9, 63
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 62
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 7, 8
HWB
27, 16%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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