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
4A6972
RGB
74, 105, 114
HSL
194, 21%, 37%
HSB
194, 35%, 45%
CMYK
35, 8, 0, 55
LAB
42, -10, -9
LCH
42, 13, 222
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 218
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
42, -15, -11
HWB
194, 29%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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