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
424A4D
RGB
66, 74, 77
HSL
196, 8%, 28%
HSB
196, 14%, 30%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 70
LAB
31, -3, -3
LCH
31, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 222
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -4, -3
HWB
196, 26%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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