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
435453
RGB
67, 84, 83
HSL
176, 11%, 30%
HSB
176, 20%, 33%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 67
LAB
34, -7, -2
LCH
34, 7, 194
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 192
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -8, -1
HWB
176, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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