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
45452E
RGB
69, 69, 46
HSL
60, 20%, 23%
HSB
60, 33%, 27%
CMYK
0, 0, 33, 73
LAB
29, -3, 14
LCH
29, 14, 103
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 108
XYZ
5, 6, 3
LUV
29, 1, 15
HWB
60, 18%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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