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
445D57
RGB
68, 93, 87
HSL
166, 16%, 32%
HSB
166, 27%, 36%
CMYK
27, 0, 6, 64
LAB
37, -11, 0
LCH
37, 11, 179
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 178
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
37, -12, 2
HWB
166, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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