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
45422E
RGB
69, 66, 46
HSL
52, 20%, 23%
HSB
52, 33%, 27%
CMYK
0, 4, 33, 73
LAB
28, -1, 13
LCH
28, 13, 96
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 101
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 3, 14
HWB
52, 18%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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