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
475263
RGB
71, 82, 99
HSL
216, 16%, 33%
HSB
216, 28%, 39%
CMYK
28, 17, 0, 61
LAB
34, -1, -11
LCH
34, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 259
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
34, -6, -15
HWB
216, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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