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
4A565A
RGB
74, 86, 90
HSL
195, 10%, 32%
HSB
195, 18%, 35%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 65
LAB
36, -4, -4
LCH
36, 6, 224
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 220
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -6, -4
HWB
195, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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