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
424A56
RGB
66, 74, 86
HSL
216, 13%, 30%
HSB
216, 23%, 34%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 66
LAB
31, -1, -8
LCH
31, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 258
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
31, -5, -10
HWB
216, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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