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
404254
RGB
64, 66, 84
HSL
234, 14%, 29%
HSB
234, 24%, 33%
CMYK
24, 21, 0, 67
LAB
28, 3, -11
LCH
28, 11, 283
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 280
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
28, -2, -14
HWB
234, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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