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
40423F
RGB
64, 66, 63
HSL
100, 2%, 25%
HSB
100, 5%, 26%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 74
LAB
28, -1, 2
LCH
28, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 135
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, -1, 2
HWB
100, 25%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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