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
424B48
RGB
66, 75, 72
HSL
160, 6%, 28%
HSB
160, 12%, 29%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 71
LAB
31, -4, 0
LCH
31, 4, 173
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 174
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -4, 1
HWB
160, 26%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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