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
3E474B
RGB
62, 71, 75
HSL
198, 9%, 27%
HSB
198, 17%, 29%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 71
LAB
29, -3, -4
LCH
29, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 226
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -5, -4
HWB
198, 24%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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