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
424D41
RGB
66, 77, 65
HSL
115, 8%, 28%
HSB
115, 16%, 30%
CMYK
14, 0, 16, 70
LAB
31, -7, 6
LCH
31, 9, 140
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 143
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, -5, 8
HWB
115, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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