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
424F55
RGB
66, 79, 85
HSL
199, 13%, 30%
HSB
199, 22%, 33%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 67
LAB
33, -4, -5
LCH
33, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 227
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
33, -7, -6
HWB
199, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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