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
40432C
RGB
64, 67, 44
HSL
68, 21%, 22%
HSB
68, 34%, 26%
CMYK
4, 0, 34, 74
LAB
28, -5, 14
LCH
28, 14, 109
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 114
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, -1, 15
HWB
68, 17%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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