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
404835
RGB
64, 72, 53
HSL
85, 15%, 25%
HSB
85, 26%, 28%
CMYK
11, 0, 26, 72
LAB
29, -6, 10
LCH
29, 12, 122
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 126
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, -3, 12
HWB
85, 21%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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