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
42453A
RGB
66, 69, 58
HSL
76, 9%, 25%
HSB
76, 16%, 27%
CMYK
4, 0, 16, 73
LAB
29, -3, 6
LCH
29, 7, 116
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 120
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -1, 7
HWB
76, 23%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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