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
4C4151
RGB
76, 65, 81
HSL
281, 11%, 29%
HSB
281, 20%, 32%
CMYK
6, 20, 0, 68
LAB
29, 7, -8
LCH
29, 11, 314
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 315
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
29, 5, -11
HWB
281, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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