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
404544
RGB
64, 69, 68
HSL
168, 4%, 26%
HSB
168, 7%, 27%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 73
LAB
29, -2, 0
LCH
29, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 183
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -3, 0
HWB
168, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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