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
455A58
RGB
69, 90, 88
HSL
174, 13%, 31%
HSB
174, 23%, 35%
CMYK
23, 0, 2, 65
LAB
36, -9, -2
LCH
36, 9, 191
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 189
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -10, -1
HWB
174, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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