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
454147
RGB
69, 65, 71
HSL
280, 4%, 27%
HSB
280, 8%, 28%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 72
LAB
28, 3, -3
LCH
28, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 315
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
28, 2, -4
HWB
280, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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