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
42493B
RGB
66, 73, 59
HSL
90, 11%, 26%
HSB
90, 19%, 29%
CMYK
10, 0, 19, 71
LAB
30, -5, 7
LCH
30, 9, 125
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 129
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
30, -3, 9
HWB
90, 23%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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