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
444531
RGB
68, 69, 49
HSL
63, 17%, 23%
HSB
63, 29%, 27%
CMYK
1, 0, 29, 73
LAB
29, -3, 12
LCH
29, 12, 105
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 110
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
29, 0, 13
HWB
63, 19%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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