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
40484E
RGB
64, 72, 78
HSL
206, 10%, 28%
HSB
206, 18%, 31%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 69
LAB
30, -2, -5
LCH
30, 5, 245
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 240
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, -4, -5
HWB
206, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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