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
404A41
RGB
64, 74, 65
HSL
126, 7%, 27%
HSB
126, 14%, 29%
CMYK
14, 0, 12, 71
LAB
30, -6, 4
LCH
30, 7, 145
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 148
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, -5, 5
HWB
126, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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