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
465656
RGB
70, 86, 86
HSL
180, 10%, 31%
HSB
180, 19%, 34%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 66
LAB
35, -6, -2
LCH
35, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 196
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
35, -8, -2
HWB
180, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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