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
465161
RGB
70, 81, 97
HSL
216, 16%, 33%
HSB
216, 28%, 38%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 62
LAB
34, -1, -11
LCH
34, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 258
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, -6, -14
HWB
216, 27%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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