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
42495A
RGB
66, 73, 90
HSL
223, 15%, 31%
HSB
223, 27%, 35%
CMYK
27, 19, 0, 65
LAB
31, 0, -11
LCH
31, 11, 272
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 267
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
31, -4, -14
HWB
223, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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