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
454D53
RGB
69, 77, 83
HSL
206, 9%, 30%
HSB
206, 17%, 33%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 67
LAB
32, -2, -5
LCH
32, 5, 245
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 240
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, -4, -5
HWB
206, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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