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
41564E
RGB
65, 86, 78
HSL
157, 14%, 30%
HSB
157, 24%, 34%
CMYK
24, 0, 9, 66
LAB
35, -10, 2
LCH
35, 10, 169
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 170
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -10, 4
HWB
157, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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