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
424A46
RGB
66, 74, 70
HSL
150, 6%, 27%
HSB
150, 11%, 29%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 71
LAB
31, -4, 1
LCH
31, 4, 163
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 164
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
31, -4, 2
HWB
150, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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