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
42475D
RGB
66, 71, 93
HSL
229, 17%, 31%
HSB
229, 29%, 36%
CMYK
29, 24, 0, 64
LAB
30, 2, -14
LCH
30, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 275
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -4, -18
HWB
229, 26%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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