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
424B4C
RGB
66, 75, 76
HSL
186, 7%, 28%
HSB
186, 13%, 30%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 70
LAB
31, -4, -2
LCH
31, 4, 208
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 205
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -5, -2
HWB
186, 26%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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