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
424B53
RGB
66, 75, 83
HSL
208, 11%, 29%
HSB
208, 20%, 33%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 67
LAB
31, -2, -6
LCH
31, 6, 250
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 245
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
31, -5, -7
HWB
208, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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