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
445F51
RGB
68, 95, 81
HSL
149, 17%, 32%
HSB
149, 28%, 37%
CMYK
28, 0, 15, 63
LAB
38, -13, 5
LCH
38, 14, 160
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 162
XYZ
8, 10, 9
LUV
38, -13, 8
HWB
149, 27%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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