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
424E52
RGB
66, 78, 82
HSL
195, 11%, 29%
HSB
195, 20%, 32%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 68
LAB
32, -4, -4
LCH
32, 6, 224
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 220
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
32, -6, -4
HWB
195, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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