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
40423B
RGB
64, 66, 59
HSL
77, 6%, 25%
HSB
77, 11%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 11, 74
LAB
28, -2, 4
LCH
28, 4, 117
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 120
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, -1, 5
HWB
77, 23%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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