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
42382D
RGB
66, 56, 45
HSL
31, 19%, 22%
HSB
31, 32%, 26%
CMYK
0, 15, 32, 74
LAB
24, 3, 9
LCH
24, 9, 70
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 70
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
24, 6, 8
HWB
31, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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