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
445E56
RGB
68, 94, 86
HSL
162, 16%, 32%
HSB
162, 28%, 37%
CMYK
28, 0, 9, 63
LAB
38, -12, 1
LCH
38, 12, 174
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 174
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
38, -13, 3
HWB
162, 27%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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