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
403D3B
RGB
64, 61, 59
HSL
24, 4%, 24%
HSB
24, 8%, 25%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 75
LAB
26, 1, 2
LCH
26, 2, 60
OKLCH
0.36, 0.01, 56
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
26, 2, 2
HWB
24, 23%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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