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
42403A
RGB
66, 64, 58
HSL
45, 6%, 24%
HSB
45, 12%, 26%
CMYK
0, 3, 12, 74
LAB
27, 0, 4
LCH
27, 4, 91
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 92
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
27, 1, 4
HWB
45, 23%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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