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
404556
RGB
64, 69, 86
HSL
226, 15%, 29%
HSB
226, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 20, 0, 66
LAB
29, 1, -11
LCH
29, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 272
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
29, -3, -14
HWB
226, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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