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
453D2B
RGB
69, 61, 43
HSL
42, 23%, 22%
HSB
42, 38%, 27%
CMYK
0, 12, 38, 73
LAB
26, 1, 12
LCH
26, 13, 84
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 87
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
26, 6, 13
HWB
42, 17%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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