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
42292A
RGB
66, 41, 42
HSL
358, 23%, 21%
HSB
358, 38%, 26%
CMYK
0, 38, 36, 74
LAB
20, 12, 4
LCH
20, 13, 20
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 17
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 14, 2
HWB
358, 16%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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