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
403B48
RGB
64, 59, 72
HSL
263, 10%, 26%
HSB
263, 18%, 28%
CMYK
11, 18, 0, 72
LAB
26, 4, -7
LCH
26, 8, 302
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 303
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
26, 2, -9
HWB
263, 23%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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