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
415953
RGB
65, 89, 83
HSL
165, 16%, 30%
HSB
165, 27%, 35%
CMYK
27, 0, 7, 65
LAB
36, -11, 0
LCH
36, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 178
XYZ
7, 9, 10
LUV
36, -12, 2
HWB
165, 25%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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