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
454641
RGB
69, 70, 65
HSL
72, 4%, 26%
HSB
72, 7%, 27%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 73
LAB
30, -1, 3
LCH
30, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 116
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 0, 3
HWB
72, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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