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
403A42
RGB
64, 58, 66
HSL
285, 6%, 24%
HSB
285, 12%, 26%
CMYK
3, 12, 0, 74
LAB
25, 4, -4
LCH
25, 6, 315
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 318
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
25, 3, -5
HWB
285, 23%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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