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
42534E
RGB
66, 83, 78
HSL
162, 11%, 29%
HSB
162, 20%, 33%
CMYK
20, 0, 6, 67
LAB
34, -8, 1
LCH
34, 8, 175
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 175
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -8, 2
HWB
162, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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