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
646881
RGB
100, 104, 129
HSL
232, 13%, 45%
HSB
232, 22%, 51%
CMYK
22, 19, 0, 49
LAB
44, 3, -15
LCH
44, 15, 281
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 278
XYZ
14, 14, 23
LUV
44, -3, -21
HWB
232, 39%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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