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
3A404E
RGB
58, 64, 78
HSL
222, 15%, 27%
HSB
222, 26%, 31%
CMYK
26, 18, 0, 69
LAB
27, 0, -9
LCH
27, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 267
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -4, -11
HWB
222, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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