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
444751
RGB
68, 71, 81
HSL
226, 9%, 29%
HSB
226, 16%, 32%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 68
LAB
30, 1, -6
LCH
30, 6, 275
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 272
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
30, -2, -8
HWB
226, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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