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
39404C
RGB
57, 64, 76
HSL
218, 14%, 26%
HSB
218, 25%, 30%
CMYK
25, 16, 0, 70
LAB
27, -1, -8
LCH
27, 8, 265
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 261
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -4, -10
HWB
218, 22%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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