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
404D4D
RGB
64, 77, 77
HSL
180, 9%, 28%
HSB
180, 17%, 30%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 70
LAB
32, -5, -2
LCH
32, 6, 199
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 197
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
32, -7, -1
HWB
180, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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