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
40424D
RGB
64, 66, 77
HSL
231, 9%, 28%
HSB
231, 17%, 30%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 70
LAB
28, 1, -7
LCH
28, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 277
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
28, -2, -8
HWB
231, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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