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
424B45
RGB
66, 75, 69
HSL
140, 6%, 28%
HSB
140, 12%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 71
LAB
31, -5, 2
LCH
31, 5, 154
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 156
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -4, 3
HWB
140, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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