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
39404E
RGB
57, 64, 78
HSL
220, 16%, 26%
HSB
220, 27%, 31%
CMYK
27, 18, 0, 69
LAB
27, 0, -10
LCH
27, 10, 269
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 264
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -4, -11
HWB
220, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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