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
404E59
RGB
64, 78, 89
HSL
206, 16%, 30%
HSB
206, 28%, 35%
CMYK
28, 12, 0, 65
LAB
32, -4, -8
LCH
32, 9, 247
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 242
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
32, -7, -10
HWB
206, 25%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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