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
40414D
RGB
64, 65, 77
HSL
235, 9%, 28%
HSB
235, 17%, 30%
CMYK
17, 16, 0, 70
LAB
28, 2, -7
LCH
28, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 282
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -1, -9
HWB
235, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.