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
404256
RGB
64, 66, 86
HSL
235, 15%, 29%
HSB
235, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 23, 0, 66
LAB
28, 3, -12
LCH
28, 13, 284
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 280
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
28, -2, -15
HWB
235, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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