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
4A4C56
RGB
74, 76, 86
HSL
230, 8%, 31%
HSB
230, 14%, 34%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 66
LAB
32, 1, -6
LCH
32, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 277
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
32, -2, -8
HWB
230, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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