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
424B38
RGB
66, 75, 56
HSL
88, 15%, 26%
HSB
88, 25%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 25, 71
LAB
31, -7, 10
LCH
31, 12, 124
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 128
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
31, -4, 12
HWB
88, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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