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
42535D
RGB
66, 83, 93
HSL
202, 17%, 31%
HSB
202, 29%, 36%
CMYK
29, 11, 0, 64
LAB
34, -5, -8
LCH
34, 9, 239
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 234
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
34, -9, -10
HWB
202, 26%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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