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
454331
RGB
69, 67, 49
HSL
54, 17%, 23%
HSB
54, 29%, 27%
CMYK
0, 3, 29, 73
LAB
28, -2, 11
LCH
28, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 102
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
28, 2, 12
HWB
54, 19%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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