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
42473E
RGB
66, 71, 62
HSL
93, 7%, 26%
HSB
93, 13%, 28%
CMYK
7, 0, 13, 72
LAB
29, -4, 5
LCH
29, 6, 128
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 131
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -2, 6
HWB
93, 24%, 72%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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