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
445553
RGB
68, 85, 83
HSL
173, 11%, 30%
HSB
173, 20%, 33%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 67
LAB
35, -7, -1
LCH
35, 7, 189
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 188
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -8, 0
HWB
173, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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