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
3D4544
RGB
61, 69, 68
HSL
173, 6%, 25%
HSB
173, 12%, 27%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 73
LAB
29, -4, -1
LCH
29, 4, 189
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 188
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -4, 0
HWB
173, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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