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
475459
RGB
71, 84, 89
HSL
197, 11%, 31%
HSB
197, 20%, 35%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 65
LAB
35, -4, -5
LCH
35, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 223
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
35, -7, -5
HWB
197, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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