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
455D58
RGB
69, 93, 88
HSL
168, 15%, 32%
HSB
168, 26%, 36%
CMYK
26, 0, 5, 64
LAB
37, -10, 0
LCH
37, 10, 181
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 181
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
37, -12, 1
HWB
168, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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