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
42413D
RGB
66, 65, 61
HSL
48, 4%, 25%
HSB
48, 8%, 26%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 74
LAB
28, 0, 3
LCH
28, 3, 94
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 95
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 1, 3
HWB
48, 24%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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