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
445153
RGB
68, 81, 83
HSL
188, 10%, 30%
HSB
188, 18%, 33%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 67
LAB
33, -5, -3
LCH
33, 6, 211
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 208
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
33, -7, -3
HWB
188, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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