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
445266
RGB
68, 82, 102
HSL
215, 20%, 33%
HSB
215, 33%, 40%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 60
LAB
34, -2, -14
LCH
34, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 257
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
34, -8, -17
HWB
215, 27%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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