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
4B635E
RGB
75, 99, 94
HSL
168, 14%, 34%
HSB
168, 24%, 39%
CMYK
24, 0, 5, 61
LAB
40, -10, 0
LCH
40, 10, 181
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 181
XYZ
9, 11, 12
LUV
40, -12, 1
HWB
168, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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