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
4B656E
RGB
75, 101, 110
HSL
195, 19%, 36%
HSB
195, 32%, 43%
CMYK
32, 8, 0, 57
LAB
41, -8, -8
LCH
41, 12, 226
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 221
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
41, -13, -10
HWB
195, 29%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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