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
45404D
RGB
69, 64, 77
HSL
263, 9%, 28%
HSB
263, 17%, 30%
CMYK
10, 17, 0, 70
LAB
28, 4, -7
LCH
28, 8, 302
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 303
XYZ
6, 5, 8
LUV
28, 2, -9
HWB
263, 25%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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