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
403B38
RGB
64, 59, 56
HSL
23, 7%, 24%
HSB
23, 13%, 25%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 75
LAB
25, 2, 3
LCH
25, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.36, 0.01, 53
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
25, 3, 3
HWB
23, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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