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
44564E
RGB
68, 86, 78
HSL
153, 12%, 30%
HSB
153, 21%, 34%
CMYK
21, 0, 9, 66
LAB
35, -9, 2
LCH
35, 9, 165
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 166
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -9, 4
HWB
153, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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