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
455E5C
RGB
69, 94, 92
HSL
175, 15%, 32%
HSB
175, 27%, 37%
CMYK
27, 0, 2, 63
LAB
38, -10, -2
LCH
38, 10, 192
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 190
XYZ
8, 10, 12
LUV
38, -12, -1
HWB
175, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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