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
4B596D
RGB
75, 89, 109
HSL
215, 18%, 36%
HSB
215, 31%, 43%
CMYK
31, 18, 0, 57
LAB
37, -2, -13
LCH
37, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 257
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
37, -8, -18
HWB
215, 29%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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