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
42474F
RGB
66, 71, 79
HSL
217, 9%, 28%
HSB
217, 16%, 31%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 69
LAB
30, -1, -6
LCH
30, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 260
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, -3, -7
HWB
217, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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