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
445450
RGB
68, 84, 80
HSL
165, 11%, 30%
HSB
165, 19%, 33%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 67
LAB
34, -7, 0
LCH
34, 7, 179
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 178
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -8, 1
HWB
165, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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