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
4B5E5D
RGB
75, 94, 93
HSL
177, 11%, 33%
HSB
177, 20%, 37%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 63
LAB
38, -8, -2
LCH
38, 8, 194
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 192
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -10, -1
HWB
177, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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