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
404236
RGB
64, 66, 54
HSL
70, 10%, 24%
HSB
70, 18%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 18, 74
LAB
27, -3, 7
LCH
27, 8, 111
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 115
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, -1, 8
HWB
70, 21%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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