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
453531
RGB
69, 53, 49
HSL
12, 17%, 23%
HSB
12, 29%, 27%
CMYK
0, 23, 29, 73
LAB
24, 7, 5
LCH
24, 9, 38
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 34
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 9, 5
HWB
12, 19%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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