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
42434F
RGB
66, 67, 79
HSL
235, 9%, 28%
HSB
235, 16%, 31%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 69
LAB
29, 2, -7
LCH
29, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 282
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -1, -9
HWB
235, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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