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
44402B
RGB
68, 64, 43
HSL
50, 23%, 22%
HSB
50, 37%, 27%
CMYK
0, 6, 37, 73
LAB
27, -1, 14
LCH
27, 14, 95
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 99
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 3, 14
HWB
50, 17%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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