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
465665
RGB
70, 86, 101
HSL
209, 18%, 34%
HSB
209, 31%, 40%
CMYK
31, 15, 0, 60
LAB
36, -3, -11
LCH
36, 11, 252
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 247
XYZ
8, 9, 14
LUV
36, -8, -14
HWB
209, 27%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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