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
3C424E
RGB
60, 66, 78
HSL
220, 13%, 27%
HSB
220, 23%, 31%
CMYK
23, 15, 0, 69
LAB
28, 0, -8
LCH
28, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 264
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -3, -10
HWB
220, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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