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
435551
RGB
67, 85, 81
HSL
167, 12%, 30%
HSB
167, 21%, 33%
CMYK
21, 0, 5, 67
LAB
35, -8, 0
LCH
35, 8, 181
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 180
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -9, 1
HWB
167, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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