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
40392D
RGB
64, 57, 45
HSL
38, 17%, 21%
HSB
38, 30%, 25%
CMYK
0, 11, 30, 75
LAB
24, 1, 9
LCH
24, 9, 80
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 81
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 5, 9
HWB
38, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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