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
44454B
RGB
68, 69, 75
HSL
231, 5%, 28%
HSB
231, 9%, 29%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 71
LAB
29, 1, -4
LCH
29, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.39, 0.01, 278
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, -1, -5
HWB
231, 27%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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