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
465E5E
RGB
70, 94, 94
HSL
180, 15%, 32%
HSB
180, 26%, 37%
CMYK
26, 0, 0, 63
LAB
38, -9, -3
LCH
38, 10, 198
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 196
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -12, -3
HWB
180, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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