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
40422A
RGB
64, 66, 42
HSL
65, 22%, 21%
HSB
65, 36%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 36, 74
LAB
27, -4, 14
LCH
27, 15, 107
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 112
XYZ
4, 5, 3
LUV
27, 0, 15
HWB
65, 16%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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