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
42413E
RGB
66, 65, 62
HSL
45, 3%, 25%
HSB
45, 6%, 26%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 74
LAB
28, 0, 2
LCH
28, 2, 91
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 92
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 1, 2
HWB
45, 24%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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