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
414738
RGB
65, 71, 56
HSL
84, 12%, 25%
HSB
84, 21%, 28%
CMYK
8, 0, 21, 72
LAB
29, -5, 8
LCH
29, 10, 121
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 125
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -3, 10
HWB
84, 22%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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