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
424557
RGB
66, 69, 87
HSL
231, 14%, 30%
HSB
231, 24%, 34%
CMYK
24, 21, 0, 66
LAB
30, 2, -11
LCH
30, 11, 281
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 277
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
30, -2, -14
HWB
231, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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