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
40394C
RGB
64, 57, 76
HSL
262, 14%, 26%
HSB
262, 25%, 30%
CMYK
16, 25, 0, 70
LAB
25, 7, -11
LCH
25, 12, 302
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 302
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
25, 2, -13
HWB
262, 22%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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