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
64616C
RGB
100, 97, 108
HSL
256, 5%, 40%
HSB
256, 10%, 42%
CMYK
7, 10, 0, 58
LAB
42, 3, -6
LCH
42, 7, 297
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 298
XYZ
12, 12, 16
LUV
42, 1, -8
HWB
256, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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