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
445350
RGB
68, 83, 80
HSL
168, 10%, 30%
HSB
168, 18%, 33%
CMYK
18, 0, 4, 67
LAB
34, -7, 0
LCH
34, 7, 183
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 182
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -7, 1
HWB
168, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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