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
445456
RGB
68, 84, 86
HSL
187, 12%, 30%
HSB
187, 21%, 34%
CMYK
21, 2, 0, 66
LAB
34, -6, -3
LCH
34, 7, 209
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 206
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -8, -3
HWB
187, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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