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
453D45
RGB
69, 61, 69
HSL
300, 6%, 25%
HSB
300, 12%, 27%
CMYK
0, 12, 0, 73
LAB
27, 5, -4
LCH
27, 6, 324
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 326
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
27, 4, -5
HWB
300, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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