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
394048
RGB
57, 64, 72
HSL
212, 12%, 25%
HSB
212, 21%, 28%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 72
LAB
27, -1, -6
LCH
27, 6, 256
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 252
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
27, -4, -7
HWB
212, 22%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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