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
404E5E
RGB
64, 78, 94
HSL
212, 19%, 31%
HSB
212, 32%, 37%
CMYK
32, 17, 0, 63
LAB
32, -3, -11
LCH
32, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 252
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
32, -7, -14
HWB
212, 25%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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