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
423D4D
RGB
66, 61, 77
HSL
259, 12%, 27%
HSB
259, 21%, 30%
CMYK
14, 21, 0, 70
LAB
27, 5, -9
LCH
27, 10, 299
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 299
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, 2, -11
HWB
259, 24%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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