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
404A56
RGB
64, 74, 86
HSL
213, 15%, 29%
HSB
213, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 66
LAB
31, -2, -9
LCH
31, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 253
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
31, -5, -10
HWB
213, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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