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
41434D
RGB
65, 67, 77
HSL
230, 8%, 28%
HSB
230, 16%, 30%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 70
LAB
29, 1, -6
LCH
29, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 277
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -2, -8
HWB
230, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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