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
636372
RGB
99, 99, 114
HSL
240, 7%, 42%
HSB
240, 13%, 45%
CMYK
13, 13, 0, 55
LAB
42, 2, -8
LCH
42, 9, 286
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 286
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
42, -1, -12
HWB
240, 39%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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