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
45575E
RGB
69, 87, 94
HSL
197, 15%, 32%
HSB
197, 27%, 37%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 63
LAB
36, -6, -6
LCH
36, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 224
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -9, -7
HWB
197, 27%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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