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
404041
RGB
64, 64, 65
HSL
240, 1%, 25%
HSB
240, 2%, 25%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 75
LAB
27, 0, -1
LCH
27, 1, 285
OKLCH
0.37, 0.00, 286
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
27, 0, -1
HWB
240, 25%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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