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
475B56
RGB
71, 91, 86
HSL
165, 12%, 32%
HSB
165, 22%, 36%
CMYK
22, 0, 5, 64
LAB
37, -9, 0
LCH
37, 9, 178
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 178
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
37, -10, 2
HWB
165, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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