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
394146
RGB
57, 65, 70
HSL
203, 10%, 25%
HSB
203, 19%, 27%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 73
LAB
27, -2, -4
LCH
27, 5, 240
OKLCH
0.37, 0.01, 235
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
27, -4, -5
HWB
203, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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