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
445253
RGB
68, 82, 83
HSL
184, 10%, 30%
HSB
184, 18%, 33%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 67
LAB
34, -6, -3
LCH
34, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 202
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -7, -2
HWB
184, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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