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
455152
RGB
69, 81, 82
HSL
185, 9%, 30%
HSB
185, 16%, 32%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 68
LAB
33, -5, -2
LCH
33, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 203
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
33, -6, -2
HWB
185, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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