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
445C55
RGB
68, 92, 85
HSL
162, 15%, 31%
HSB
162, 26%, 36%
CMYK
26, 0, 8, 64
LAB
37, -11, 1
LCH
37, 11, 175
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 175
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
37, -12, 3
HWB
162, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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