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
405049
RGB
64, 80, 73
HSL
154, 11%, 28%
HSB
154, 20%, 31%
CMYK
20, 0, 9, 69
LAB
32, -8, 2
LCH
32, 8, 166
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 167
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
32, -8, 4
HWB
154, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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