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
475455
RGB
71, 84, 85
HSL
184, 9%, 31%
HSB
184, 16%, 33%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 67
LAB
35, -5, -2
LCH
35, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 202
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
35, -7, -2
HWB
184, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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