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
42412E
RGB
66, 65, 46
HSL
57, 18%, 22%
HSB
57, 30%, 26%
CMYK
0, 2, 30, 74
LAB
27, -2, 12
LCH
27, 12, 101
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 105
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 1, 13
HWB
57, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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