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
424B3D
RGB
66, 75, 61
HSL
99, 10%, 27%
HSB
99, 19%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 19, 71
LAB
31, -6, 7
LCH
31, 9, 130
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 134
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -4, 9
HWB
99, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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