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
40495B
RGB
64, 73, 91
HSL
220, 17%, 30%
HSB
220, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 20, 0, 64
LAB
31, 0, -12
LCH
31, 12, 269
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 264
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
31, -5, -15
HWB
220, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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