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
465953
RGB
70, 89, 83
HSL
161, 12%, 31%
HSB
161, 21%, 35%
CMYK
21, 0, 7, 65
LAB
36, -9, 1
LCH
36, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 174
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -9, 3
HWB
161, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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