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
40504E
RGB
64, 80, 78
HSL
173, 11%, 28%
HSB
173, 20%, 31%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 69
LAB
33, -7, -1
LCH
33, 7, 188
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 187
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
33, -8, 0
HWB
173, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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