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
4A574F
RGB
74, 87, 79
HSL
143, 8%, 32%
HSB
143, 15%, 34%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 66
LAB
36, -7, 3
LCH
36, 7, 157
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 158
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, -6, 5
HWB
143, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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