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
42422D
RGB
66, 66, 45
HSL
60, 19%, 22%
HSB
60, 32%, 26%
CMYK
0, 0, 32, 74
LAB
28, -3, 13
LCH
28, 13, 103
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 108
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 1, 14
HWB
60, 18%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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