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
444150
RGB
68, 65, 80
HSL
252, 10%, 28%
HSB
252, 19%, 31%
CMYK
15, 19, 0, 69
LAB
28, 4, -9
LCH
28, 9, 295
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 294
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
28, 1, -11
HWB
252, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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