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
414536
RGB
65, 69, 54
HSL
76, 12%, 24%
HSB
76, 22%, 27%
CMYK
6, 0, 22, 73
LAB
29, -4, 9
LCH
29, 9, 115
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 120
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, -1, 10
HWB
76, 21%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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