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
425652
RGB
66, 86, 82
HSL
168, 13%, 30%
HSB
168, 23%, 34%
CMYK
23, 0, 5, 66
LAB
35, -9, 0
LCH
35, 9, 182
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 181
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -10, 1
HWB
168, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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