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
42525D
RGB
66, 82, 93
HSL
204, 17%, 31%
HSB
204, 29%, 36%
CMYK
29, 12, 0, 64
LAB
34, -4, -9
LCH
34, 10, 243
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 238
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
34, -8, -10
HWB
204, 26%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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