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
42374B
RGB
66, 55, 75
HSL
273, 15%, 25%
HSB
273, 27%, 29%
CMYK
12, 27, 0, 71
LAB
25, 8, -10
LCH
25, 13, 309
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 309
XYZ
5, 4, 7
LUV
25, 4, -13
HWB
273, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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