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
453E2B
RGB
69, 62, 43
HSL
44, 23%, 22%
HSB
44, 38%, 27%
CMYK
0, 10, 38, 73
LAB
27, 1, 13
LCH
27, 13, 87
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 90
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 5, 13
HWB
44, 17%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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