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
445E5B
RGB
68, 94, 91
HSL
173, 16%, 32%
HSB
173, 28%, 37%
CMYK
28, 0, 3, 63
LAB
38, -11, -2
LCH
38, 11, 189
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 187
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
38, -13, 0
HWB
173, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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