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
4B5D5B
RGB
75, 93, 91
HSL
173, 11%, 33%
HSB
173, 19%, 36%
CMYK
19, 0, 2, 64
LAB
38, -7, -1
LCH
38, 8, 190
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 188
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -9, 0
HWB
173, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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