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
3E4548
RGB
62, 69, 72
HSL
198, 7%, 26%
HSB
198, 14%, 28%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 72
LAB
29, -2, -3
LCH
29, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 225
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -4, -3
HWB
198, 24%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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