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
424145
RGB
66, 65, 69
HSL
255, 3%, 26%
HSB
255, 6%, 27%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 73
LAB
28, 1, -2
LCH
28, 3, 296
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 298
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, 0, -3
HWB
255, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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