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
424B59
RGB
66, 75, 89
HSL
217, 15%, 30%
HSB
217, 26%, 35%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 65
LAB
31, -1, -10
LCH
31, 10, 264
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 259
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, -5, -12
HWB
217, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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