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
424451
RGB
66, 68, 81
HSL
232, 10%, 29%
HSB
232, 19%, 32%
CMYK
19, 16, 0, 68
LAB
29, 2, -8
LCH
29, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 278
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
29, -2, -10
HWB
232, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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