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
404D52
RGB
64, 77, 82
HSL
197, 12%, 29%
HSB
197, 22%, 32%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 68
LAB
32, -4, -5
LCH
32, 7, 227
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 223
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
32, -7, -5
HWB
197, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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