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
404235
RGB
64, 66, 53
HSL
69, 11%, 23%
HSB
69, 20%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 20, 74
LAB
27, -3, 8
LCH
27, 8, 111
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 115
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 0, 9
HWB
69, 21%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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