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
42423C
RGB
66, 66, 60
HSL
60, 5%, 25%
HSB
60, 9%, 26%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 74
LAB
28, -1, 4
LCH
28, 4, 105
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 107
XYZ
5, 5, 5
LUV
28, 0, 4
HWB
60, 24%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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