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
4A445A
RGB
74, 68, 90
HSL
256, 14%, 31%
HSB
256, 24%, 35%
CMYK
18, 24, 0, 65
LAB
30, 6, -12
LCH
30, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 297
XYZ
7, 6, 11
LUV
30, 2, -16
HWB
256, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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