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
404135
RGB
64, 65, 53
HSL
65, 10%, 23%
HSB
65, 18%, 25%
CMYK
2, 0, 18, 75
LAB
27, -2, 7
LCH
27, 8, 108
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 111
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 0, 8
HWB
65, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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