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
404E5B
RGB
64, 78, 91
HSL
209, 17%, 30%
HSB
209, 30%, 36%
CMYK
30, 14, 0, 64
LAB
32, -3, -10
LCH
32, 10, 252
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 247
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
32, -7, -12
HWB
209, 25%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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