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
45554F
RGB
69, 85, 79
HSL
158, 10%, 30%
HSB
158, 19%, 33%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 67
LAB
35, -8, 1
LCH
35, 8, 170
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 171
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -8, 3
HWB
158, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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