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
40444A
RGB
64, 68, 74
HSL
216, 7%, 27%
HSB
216, 14%, 29%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 71
LAB
29, -1, -4
LCH
29, 4, 261
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 258
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -2, -5
HWB
216, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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