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
424E42
RGB
66, 78, 66
HSL
120, 8%, 28%
HSB
120, 15%, 31%
CMYK
15, 0, 15, 69
LAB
32, -7, 5
LCH
32, 9, 142
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 145
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
32, -6, 7
HWB
120, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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