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
414031
RGB
65, 64, 49
HSL
56, 14%, 22%
HSB
56, 25%, 25%
CMYK
0, 2, 25, 75
LAB
27, -2, 9
LCH
27, 10, 101
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 104
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
27, 1, 10
HWB
56, 19%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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