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
403B4D
RGB
64, 59, 77
HSL
257, 13%, 27%
HSB
257, 23%, 30%
CMYK
17, 23, 0, 70
LAB
26, 5, -10
LCH
26, 12, 298
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 298
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
26, 1, -13
HWB
257, 23%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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