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
403B2C
RGB
64, 59, 44
HSL
45, 19%, 21%
HSB
45, 31%, 25%
CMYK
0, 8, 31, 75
LAB
25, 0, 10
LCH
25, 10, 89
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 92
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, 4, 10
HWB
45, 17%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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