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
465651
RGB
70, 86, 81
HSL
161, 10%, 31%
HSB
161, 19%, 34%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 66
LAB
35, -7, 1
LCH
35, 7, 174
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 174
XYZ
7, 9, 9
LUV
35, -8, 2
HWB
161, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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