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
404445
RGB
64, 68, 69
HSL
192, 4%, 26%
HSB
192, 7%, 27%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 73
LAB
28, -2, -1
LCH
28, 2, 218
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 214
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
28, -2, -1
HWB
192, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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