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
42554F
RGB
66, 85, 79
HSL
161, 13%, 30%
HSB
161, 22%, 33%
CMYK
22, 0, 7, 67
LAB
34, -9, 1
LCH
34, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 174
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -9, 3
HWB
161, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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