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
475452
RGB
71, 84, 82
HSL
171, 8%, 30%
HSB
171, 15%, 33%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 67
LAB
35, -6, -1
LCH
35, 6, 186
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 185
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -7, 0
HWB
171, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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