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
454D49
RGB
69, 77, 73
HSL
150, 5%, 29%
HSB
150, 10%, 30%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 70
LAB
32, -4, 1
LCH
32, 4, 163
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 164
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
32, -4, 2
HWB
150, 27%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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