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
423F2F
RGB
66, 63, 47
HSL
51, 17%, 22%
HSB
51, 29%, 26%
CMYK
0, 5, 29, 74
LAB
27, -1, 10
LCH
27, 10, 95
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 99
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 2, 11
HWB
51, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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