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
404E53
RGB
64, 78, 83
HSL
196, 13%, 29%
HSB
196, 23%, 33%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 67
LAB
32, -5, -5
LCH
32, 7, 226
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 221
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
32, -7, -5
HWB
196, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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