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
44524D
RGB
68, 82, 77
HSL
159, 9%, 29%
HSB
159, 17%, 32%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 68
LAB
34, -7, 1
LCH
34, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 172
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -7, 2
HWB
159, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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