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
404C3E
RGB
64, 76, 62
HSL
111, 10%, 27%
HSB
111, 18%, 30%
CMYK
16, 0, 18, 70
LAB
31, -7, 7
LCH
31, 10, 138
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 141
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -6, 9
HWB
111, 24%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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