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
42565C
RGB
66, 86, 92
HSL
194, 16%, 31%
HSB
194, 28%, 36%
CMYK
28, 7, 0, 64
LAB
35, -7, -6
LCH
35, 9, 222
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 218
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
35, -10, -7
HWB
194, 26%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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