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
3E4445
RGB
62, 68, 69
HSL
189, 5%, 26%
HSB
189, 10%, 27%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 73
LAB
28, -2, -2
LCH
28, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.38, 0.01, 209
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
28, -3, -1
HWB
189, 24%, 73%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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