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
404539
RGB
64, 69, 57
HSL
85, 10%, 25%
HSB
85, 17%, 27%
CMYK
7, 0, 17, 73
LAB
29, -4, 7
LCH
29, 8, 122
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 126
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -2, 8
HWB
85, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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