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
445465
RGB
68, 84, 101
HSL
211, 20%, 33%
HSB
211, 33%, 40%
CMYK
33, 17, 0, 60
LAB
35, -3, -12
LCH
35, 12, 256
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 250
XYZ
8, 9, 14
LUV
35, -8, -15
HWB
211, 27%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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