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
424A36
RGB
66, 74, 54
HSL
84, 16%, 25%
HSB
84, 27%, 29%
CMYK
11, 0, 27, 71
LAB
30, -6, 11
LCH
30, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 126
XYZ
5, 6, 4
LUV
30, -3, 13
HWB
84, 21%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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