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
394641
RGB
57, 70, 65
HSL
157, 10%, 25%
HSB
157, 19%, 27%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 73
LAB
28, -6, 1
LCH
28, 6, 169
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 170
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
28, -6, 2
HWB
157, 22%, 73%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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