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
404549
RGB
64, 69, 73
HSL
207, 7%, 27%
HSB
207, 12%, 29%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 71
LAB
29, -1, -3
LCH
29, 3, 246
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 242
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -3, -4
HWB
207, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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