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
40402E
RGB
64, 64, 46
HSL
60, 16%, 22%
HSB
60, 28%, 25%
CMYK
0, 0, 28, 75
LAB
27, -3, 11
LCH
27, 11, 103
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 108
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, 1, 12
HWB
60, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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