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
42402C
RGB
66, 64, 44
HSL
55, 20%, 22%
HSB
55, 33%, 26%
CMYK
0, 3, 33, 74
LAB
27, -2, 13
LCH
27, 13, 99
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 103
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 2, 13
HWB
55, 17%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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