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
4B5B59
RGB
75, 91, 89
HSL
172, 10%, 33%
HSB
172, 18%, 36%
CMYK
18, 0, 2, 64
LAB
37, -7, -1
LCH
37, 7, 189
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 187
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
37, -8, 0
HWB
172, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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