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
424348
RGB
66, 67, 72
HSL
230, 4%, 27%
HSB
230, 8%, 28%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 72
LAB
28, 0, -3
LCH
28, 3, 278
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 277
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
28, -1, -4
HWB
230, 26%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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