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
4A595F
RGB
74, 89, 95
HSL
197, 12%, 33%
HSB
197, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 63
LAB
37, -5, -6
LCH
37, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 224
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
37, -8, -6
HWB
197, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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