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
424746
RGB
66, 71, 70
HSL
168, 4%, 27%
HSB
168, 7%, 28%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 72
LAB
30, -2, 0
LCH
30, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 183
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
30, -3, 0
HWB
168, 26%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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