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
45545B
RGB
69, 84, 91
HSL
199, 14%, 31%
HSB
199, 24%, 36%
CMYK
24, 8, 0, 64
LAB
35, -5, -6
LCH
35, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 228
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
35, -8, -7
HWB
199, 27%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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