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
403945
RGB
64, 57, 69
HSL
275, 10%, 25%
HSB
275, 17%, 27%
CMYK
7, 17, 0, 73
LAB
25, 5, -6
LCH
25, 8, 310
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 311
XYZ
5, 4, 6
LUV
25, 3, -8
HWB
275, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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