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
3F4656
RGB
63, 70, 86
HSL
222, 15%, 29%
HSB
222, 27%, 34%
CMYK
27, 19, 0, 66
LAB
30, 0, -11
LCH
30, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 267
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
30, -4, -13
HWB
222, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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