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
415254
RGB
65, 82, 84
HSL
186, 13%, 29%
HSB
186, 23%, 33%
CMYK
23, 2, 0, 67
LAB
33, -6, -3
LCH
33, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 205
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -8, -3
HWB
186, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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