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
40404B
RGB
64, 64, 75
HSL
240, 8%, 27%
HSB
240, 15%, 29%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 71
LAB
27, 2, -7
LCH
27, 7, 286
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 285
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
27, -1, -8
HWB
240, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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