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
414745
RGB
65, 71, 69
HSL
160, 4%, 27%
HSB
160, 8%, 28%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 72
LAB
30, -3, 0
LCH
30, 3, 174
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 174
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
30, -3, 1
HWB
160, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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