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
454B4D
RGB
69, 75, 77
HSL
195, 5%, 29%
HSB
195, 10%, 30%
CMYK
10, 3, 0, 70
LAB
31, -2, -2
LCH
31, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 220
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -3, -2
HWB
195, 27%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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