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
444129
RGB
68, 65, 41
HSL
53, 25%, 21%
HSB
53, 40%, 27%
CMYK
0, 4, 40, 73
LAB
27, -2, 15
LCH
27, 15, 97
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 102
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 3, 16
HWB
53, 16%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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