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
444849
RGB
68, 72, 73
HSL
192, 4%, 28%
HSB
192, 7%, 29%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 71
LAB
30, -2, -1
LCH
30, 2, 218
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 214
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
30, -2, -1
HWB
192, 27%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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