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
44514A
RGB
68, 81, 74
HSL
148, 9%, 29%
HSB
148, 16%, 32%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 68
LAB
33, -7, 2
LCH
33, 7, 160
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 162
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
33, -6, 4
HWB
148, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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