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
42494E
RGB
66, 73, 78
HSL
205, 8%, 28%
HSB
205, 15%, 31%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 69
LAB
31, -2, -4
LCH
31, 5, 243
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 239
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
31, -4, -5
HWB
205, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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