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
435853
RGB
67, 88, 83
HSL
166, 14%, 30%
HSB
166, 24%, 35%
CMYK
24, 0, 6, 65
LAB
36, -9, 0
LCH
36, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 179
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
36, -10, 2
HWB
166, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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