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
4A575D
RGB
74, 87, 93
HSL
199, 11%, 33%
HSB
199, 20%, 36%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 64
LAB
36, -4, -5
LCH
36, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 227
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -7, -6
HWB
199, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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