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
465049
RGB
70, 80, 73
HSL
138, 7%, 29%
HSB
138, 12%, 31%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 69
LAB
33, -5, 3
LCH
33, 6, 153
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 155
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
33, -5, 4
HWB
138, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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