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
45453D
RGB
69, 69, 61
HSL
60, 6%, 25%
HSB
60, 12%, 27%
CMYK
0, 0, 12, 73
LAB
29, -1, 5
LCH
29, 5, 104
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 107
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, 0, 6
HWB
60, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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