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
465659
RGB
70, 86, 89
HSL
189, 12%, 31%
HSB
189, 21%, 35%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 65
LAB
35, -6, -4
LCH
35, 7, 214
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 210
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
35, -8, -4
HWB
189, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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