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
454E4E
RGB
69, 78, 78
HSL
180, 6%, 29%
HSB
180, 12%, 31%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 69
LAB
32, -4, -1
LCH
32, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 197
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, -5, -1
HWB
180, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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