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
404548
RGB
64, 69, 72
HSL
203, 6%, 27%
HSB
203, 11%, 28%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 72
LAB
29, -2, -3
LCH
29, 3, 238
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 234
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -3, -3
HWB
203, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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