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
42454E
RGB
66, 69, 78
HSL
225, 8%, 28%
HSB
225, 15%, 31%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 69
LAB
29, 0, -6
LCH
29, 6, 273
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 271
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -2, -7
HWB
225, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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