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
404A40
RGB
64, 74, 64
HSL
120, 7%, 27%
HSB
120, 14%, 29%
CMYK
14, 0, 14, 71
LAB
30, -6, 5
LCH
30, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 145
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
30, -5, 6
HWB
120, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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