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
424052
RGB
66, 64, 82
HSL
247, 12%, 29%
HSB
247, 22%, 32%
CMYK
20, 22, 0, 68
LAB
28, 4, -11
LCH
28, 11, 291
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 290
XYZ
6, 5, 9
LUV
28, 0, -13
HWB
247, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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