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
424650
RGB
66, 70, 80
HSL
223, 10%, 29%
HSB
223, 17%, 31%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 69
LAB
30, 0, -7
LCH
30, 7, 271
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 268
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, -3, -8
HWB
223, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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