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
394A41
RGB
57, 74, 65
HSL
148, 13%, 26%
HSB
148, 23%, 29%
CMYK
23, 0, 12, 71
LAB
30, -9, 3
LCH
30, 9, 160
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 162
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
30, -8, 5
HWB
148, 22%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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