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
42372D
RGB
66, 55, 45
HSL
29, 19%, 22%
HSB
29, 32%, 26%
CMYK
0, 17, 32, 74
LAB
24, 4, 8
LCH
24, 9, 66
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 64
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 7, 8
HWB
29, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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