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
45555A
RGB
69, 85, 90
HSL
194, 13%, 31%
HSB
194, 23%, 35%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 65
LAB
35, -5, -5
LCH
35, 8, 223
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 219
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
35, -8, -6
HWB
194, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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