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
424343
RGB
66, 67, 67
HSL
180, 1%, 26%
HSB
180, 1%, 26%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 74
LAB
28, 0, 0
LCH
28, 0, 200
OKLCH
0.38, 0.00, 197
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
28, -1, 0
HWB
180, 26%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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