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
42373D
RGB
66, 55, 61
HSL
327, 9%, 24%
HSB
327, 17%, 26%
CMYK
0, 17, 8, 74
LAB
24, 6, -2
LCH
24, 6, 343
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 344
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, 5, -3
HWB
327, 22%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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