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
40443C
RGB
64, 68, 60
HSL
90, 6%, 25%
HSB
90, 12%, 27%
CMYK
6, 0, 12, 73
LAB
28, -3, 4
LCH
28, 5, 125
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 129
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
28, -2, 5
HWB
90, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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