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
40485A
RGB
64, 72, 90
HSL
222, 17%, 30%
HSB
222, 29%, 35%
CMYK
29, 20, 0, 65
LAB
30, 0, -12
LCH
30, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 266
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -5, -15
HWB
222, 25%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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