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
466560
RGB
70, 101, 96
HSL
170, 18%, 34%
HSB
170, 31%, 40%
CMYK
31, 0, 5, 60
LAB
40, -13, -1
LCH
40, 13, 185
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 184
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
40, -15, 1
HWB
170, 27%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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