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
444940
RGB
68, 73, 64
HSL
93, 7%, 27%
HSB
93, 12%, 29%
CMYK
7, 0, 12, 71
LAB
30, -4, 5
LCH
30, 6, 128
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 131
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, -2, 6
HWB
93, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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