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
42595B
RGB
66, 89, 91
HSL
185, 16%, 31%
HSB
185, 27%, 36%
CMYK
27, 2, 0, 64
LAB
36, -9, -4
LCH
36, 10, 206
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 203
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -11, -4
HWB
185, 26%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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