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
423B2D
RGB
66, 59, 45
HSL
40, 19%, 22%
HSB
40, 32%, 26%
CMYK
0, 11, 32, 74
LAB
25, 1, 10
LCH
25, 10, 83
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 84
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, 5, 10
HWB
40, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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