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
40485B
RGB
64, 72, 91
HSL
222, 17%, 30%
HSB
222, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 21, 0, 64
LAB
30, 0, -12
LCH
30, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 267
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -5, -16
HWB
222, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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