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
424251
RGB
66, 66, 81
HSL
240, 10%, 29%
HSB
240, 19%, 32%
CMYK
19, 19, 0, 68
LAB
28, 3, -9
LCH
28, 9, 287
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 285
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
28, -1, -11
HWB
240, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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