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
636977
RGB
99, 105, 119
HSL
222, 9%, 43%
HSB
222, 17%, 47%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 53
LAB
44, 0, -9
LCH
44, 9, 270
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 267
XYZ
14, 14, 19
LUV
44, -4, -12
HWB
222, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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