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
424554
RGB
66, 69, 84
HSL
230, 12%, 29%
HSB
230, 21%, 33%
CMYK
21, 18, 0, 67
LAB
29, 2, -9
LCH
29, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 276
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
29, -2, -12
HWB
230, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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