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
4C4E53
RGB
76, 78, 83
HSL
223, 4%, 31%
HSB
223, 8%, 33%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 67
LAB
33, 0, -3
LCH
33, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 268
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
33, -1, -4
HWB
223, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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