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
404146
RGB
64, 65, 70
HSL
230, 4%, 26%
HSB
230, 9%, 27%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 73
LAB
28, 0, -3
LCH
28, 3, 278
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 277
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
28, -1, -4
HWB
230, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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