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
424E50
RGB
66, 78, 80
HSL
189, 10%, 29%
HSB
189, 17%, 31%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 69
LAB
32, -5, -3
LCH
32, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 209
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
32, -6, -3
HWB
189, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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