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
42495E
RGB
66, 73, 94
HSL
225, 18%, 31%
HSB
225, 30%, 37%
CMYK
30, 22, 0, 63
LAB
31, 1, -13
LCH
31, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 270
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
31, -4, -17
HWB
225, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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