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
42494B
RGB
66, 73, 75
HSL
193, 6%, 28%
HSB
193, 12%, 29%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 71
LAB
30, -3, -2
LCH
30, 3, 221
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 217
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, -4, -2
HWB
193, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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