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
42322B
RGB
66, 50, 43
HSL
18, 21%, 21%
HSB
18, 35%, 26%
CMYK
0, 24, 35, 74
LAB
22, 7, 7
LCH
22, 10, 48
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 45
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
22, 10, 6
HWB
18, 17%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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