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
445561
RGB
68, 85, 97
HSL
205, 18%, 32%
HSB
205, 30%, 38%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 62
LAB
35, -4, -9
LCH
35, 10, 244
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 239
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
35, -9, -11
HWB
205, 27%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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