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
404B44
RGB
64, 75, 68
HSL
142, 8%, 27%
HSB
142, 15%, 29%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 71
LAB
31, -6, 3
LCH
31, 6, 156
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 158
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -5, 4
HWB
142, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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