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
424242
RGB
66, 66, 66
HSL
0, 0%, 26%
HSB
0, 0%, 26%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 74
LAB
28, 0, 0
LCH
28, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.38, 0.00, 0
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, 0, 0
HWB
0, 26%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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