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
404C4B
RGB
64, 76, 75
HSL
175, 9%, 27%
HSB
175, 16%, 30%
CMYK
16, 0, 1, 70
LAB
31, -5, -1
LCH
31, 5, 192
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 190
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -6, -1
HWB
175, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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