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
42525F
RGB
66, 82, 95
HSL
207, 18%, 32%
HSB
207, 31%, 37%
CMYK
31, 14, 0, 63
LAB
34, -4, -10
LCH
34, 11, 248
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 243
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
34, -8, -12
HWB
207, 26%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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