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
455457
RGB
69, 84, 87
HSL
190, 12%, 31%
HSB
190, 21%, 34%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 66
LAB
35, -6, -4
LCH
35, 7, 215
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 211
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
35, -8, -4
HWB
190, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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