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
455365
RGB
69, 83, 101
HSL
214, 19%, 33%
HSB
214, 32%, 40%
CMYK
32, 18, 0, 60
LAB
35, -2, -12
LCH
35, 13, 260
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 255
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
35, -7, -16
HWB
214, 27%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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