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
424B3B
RGB
66, 75, 59
HSL
94, 12%, 26%
HSB
94, 21%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 21, 71
LAB
31, -6, 8
LCH
31, 10, 127
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 132
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -4, 10
HWB
94, 23%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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