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
405149
RGB
64, 81, 73
HSL
152, 12%, 28%
HSB
152, 21%, 32%
CMYK
21, 0, 10, 68
LAB
33, -8, 2
LCH
33, 9, 164
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 165
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
33, -8, 4
HWB
152, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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