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
42282C
RGB
66, 40, 44
HSL
351, 25%, 21%
HSB
351, 39%, 26%
CMYK
0, 39, 33, 74
LAB
20, 13, 3
LCH
20, 13, 12
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 10
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 14, 1
HWB
351, 16%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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