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
424249
RGB
66, 66, 73
HSL
240, 5%, 27%
HSB
240, 10%, 29%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 71
LAB
28, 1, -4
LCH
28, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 286
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
28, 0, -5
HWB
240, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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