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
42484C
RGB
66, 72, 76
HSL
204, 7%, 28%
HSB
204, 13%, 30%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 70
LAB
30, -2, -3
LCH
30, 4, 241
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 237
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, -3, -4
HWB
204, 26%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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