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
445669
RGB
68, 86, 105
HSL
211, 21%, 34%
HSB
211, 35%, 41%
CMYK
35, 18, 0, 59
LAB
36, -3, -13
LCH
36, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 250
XYZ
8, 9, 15
LUV
36, -9, -17
HWB
211, 27%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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