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
42392A
RGB
66, 57, 42
HSL
38, 22%, 21%
HSB
38, 36%, 26%
CMYK
0, 14, 36, 74
LAB
25, 2, 11
LCH
25, 11, 79
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 80
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, 6, 11
HWB
38, 16%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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