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
404B49
RGB
64, 75, 73
HSL
169, 8%, 27%
HSB
169, 15%, 29%
CMYK
15, 0, 3, 71
LAB
31, -5, 0
LCH
31, 5, 184
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 183
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -5, 0
HWB
169, 25%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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