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
44585F
RGB
68, 88, 95
HSL
196, 17%, 32%
HSB
196, 28%, 37%
CMYK
28, 7, 0, 63
LAB
36, -7, -7
LCH
36, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 221
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -10, -8
HWB
196, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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