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
444954
RGB
68, 73, 84
HSL
221, 11%, 30%
HSB
221, 19%, 33%
CMYK
19, 13, 0, 67
LAB
31, 0, -7
LCH
31, 7, 269
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 266
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
31, -3, -9
HWB
221, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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