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
46504E
RGB
70, 80, 78
HSL
168, 7%, 29%
HSB
168, 12%, 31%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 69
LAB
33, -4, 0
LCH
33, 4, 183
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 182
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
33, -5, 0
HWB
168, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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