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
424C3D
RGB
66, 76, 61
HSL
100, 11%, 27%
HSB
100, 20%, 30%
CMYK
13, 0, 20, 70
LAB
31, -7, 8
LCH
31, 10, 131
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 135
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, -5, 10
HWB
100, 24%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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