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
403B50
RGB
64, 59, 80
HSL
254, 15%, 27%
HSB
254, 26%, 31%
CMYK
20, 26, 0, 69
LAB
26, 6, -12
LCH
26, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 295
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
26, 1, -15
HWB
254, 23%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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