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
404A4E
RGB
64, 74, 78
HSL
197, 10%, 28%
HSB
197, 18%, 31%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 69
LAB
31, -3, -4
LCH
31, 5, 228
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 224
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -5, -4
HWB
197, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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