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
445156
RGB
68, 81, 86
HSL
197, 12%, 30%
HSB
197, 21%, 34%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 66
LAB
33, -4, -5
LCH
33, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 223
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -7, -5
HWB
197, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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