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
424A38
RGB
66, 74, 56
HSL
87, 14%, 25%
HSB
87, 24%, 29%
CMYK
11, 0, 24, 71
LAB
30, -6, 10
LCH
30, 11, 123
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 127
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
30, -4, 12
HWB
87, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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