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
3A424F
RGB
58, 66, 79
HSL
217, 15%, 27%
HSB
217, 27%, 31%
CMYK
27, 16, 0, 69
LAB
28, -1, -9
LCH
28, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 260
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -4, -11
HWB
217, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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