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
3C404D
RGB
60, 64, 77
HSL
226, 12%, 27%
HSB
226, 22%, 30%
CMYK
22, 17, 0, 70
LAB
27, 1, -9
LCH
27, 9, 275
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 272
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
27, -3, -10
HWB
226, 24%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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