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
404546
RGB
64, 69, 70
HSL
190, 4%, 26%
HSB
190, 9%, 27%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 73
LAB
29, -2, -1
LCH
29, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 211
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -3, -1
HWB
190, 25%, 73%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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