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
42635F
RGB
66, 99, 95
HSL
173, 20%, 32%
HSB
173, 33%, 39%
CMYK
33, 0, 4, 61
LAB
39, -13, -2
LCH
39, 13, 188
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 186
XYZ
9, 11, 12
LUV
39, -16, 0
HWB
173, 26%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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