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
40495E
RGB
64, 73, 94
HSL
222, 19%, 31%
HSB
222, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 22, 0, 63
LAB
31, 0, -14
LCH
31, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 267
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
31, -5, -17
HWB
222, 25%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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