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
4A554E
RGB
74, 85, 78
HSL
142, 7%, 31%
HSB
142, 13%, 33%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 67
LAB
35, -6, 3
LCH
35, 6, 156
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 158
XYZ
7, 9, 8
LUV
35, -5, 4
HWB
142, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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