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
403845
RGB
64, 56, 69
HSL
277, 10%, 25%
HSB
277, 19%, 27%
CMYK
7, 19, 0, 73
LAB
25, 6, -7
LCH
25, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 312
XYZ
5, 4, 6
LUV
25, 3, -8
HWB
277, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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