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
423939
RGB
66, 57, 57
HSL
0, 7%, 24%
HSB
0, 14%, 26%
CMYK
0, 14, 14, 74
LAB
25, 4, 2
LCH
25, 4, 21
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 18
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, 5, 1
HWB
0, 22%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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