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
404832
RGB
64, 72, 50
HSL
82, 18%, 24%
HSB
82, 31%, 28%
CMYK
11, 0, 31, 72
LAB
29, -7, 12
LCH
29, 14, 119
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 124
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, -3, 14
HWB
82, 20%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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