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
454640
RGB
69, 70, 64
HSL
70, 4%, 26%
HSB
70, 9%, 27%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 73
LAB
29, -1, 3
LCH
29, 4, 112
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 115
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
29, 0, 4
HWB
70, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.