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
40342D
RGB
64, 52, 45
HSL
22, 17%, 21%
HSB
22, 30%, 25%
CMYK
0, 19, 30, 75
LAB
23, 5, 7
LCH
23, 8, 55
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 52
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
23, 7, 6
HWB
22, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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