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
42596A
RGB
66, 89, 106
HSL
206, 23%, 34%
HSB
206, 38%, 42%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 58
LAB
36, -5, -13
LCH
36, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 241
XYZ
8, 9, 15
LUV
36, -11, -16
HWB
206, 26%, 58%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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