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
40423E
RGB
64, 66, 62
HSL
90, 3%, 25%
HSB
90, 6%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 6, 74
LAB
28, -2, 2
LCH
28, 3, 126
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 129
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, -1, 3
HWB
90, 24%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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