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
42595D
RGB
66, 89, 93
HSL
189, 17%, 31%
HSB
189, 29%, 36%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 64
LAB
36, -8, -5
LCH
36, 10, 213
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 209
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -11, -6
HWB
189, 26%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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