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
4B5C5E
RGB
75, 92, 94
HSL
186, 11%, 33%
HSB
186, 20%, 37%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 63
LAB
38, -6, -3
LCH
38, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 205
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -9, -3
HWB
186, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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