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
425258
RGB
66, 82, 88
HSL
196, 14%, 30%
HSB
196, 25%, 35%
CMYK
25, 7, 0, 65
LAB
34, -5, -6
LCH
34, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 223
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -8, -6
HWB
196, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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