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
4A655D
RGB
74, 101, 93
HSL
162, 15%, 34%
HSB
162, 27%, 40%
CMYK
27, 0, 8, 60
LAB
40, -12, 1
LCH
40, 12, 175
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 175
XYZ
9, 12, 12
LUV
40, -13, 3
HWB
162, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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