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
4A4B4D
RGB
74, 75, 77
HSL
220, 2%, 30%
HSB
220, 4%, 30%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 70
LAB
32, 0, -1
LCH
32, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.41, 0.00, 265
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, -1, -2
HWB
220, 29%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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