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
414545
RGB
65, 69, 69
HSL
180, 3%, 26%
HSB
180, 6%, 27%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 73
LAB
29, -2, -1
LCH
29, 2, 199
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 197
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -2, 0
HWB
180, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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