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
424659
RGB
66, 70, 89
HSL
230, 15%, 30%
HSB
230, 26%, 35%
CMYK
26, 21, 0, 65
LAB
30, 2, -12
LCH
30, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 276
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
30, -3, -15
HWB
230, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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