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
45545A
RGB
69, 84, 90
HSL
197, 13%, 31%
HSB
197, 23%, 35%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 65
LAB
35, -5, -6
LCH
35, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 224
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
35, -8, -6
HWB
197, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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