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
424238
RGB
66, 66, 56
HSL
60, 8%, 24%
HSB
60, 15%, 26%
CMYK
0, 0, 15, 74
LAB
28, -2, 6
LCH
28, 6, 104
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 107
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 1, 7
HWB
60, 22%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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