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
40464C
RGB
64, 70, 76
HSL
210, 9%, 27%
HSB
210, 16%, 30%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 70
LAB
29, -1, -5
LCH
29, 5, 252
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 248
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -3, -5
HWB
210, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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