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
4C4F4E
RGB
76, 79, 78
HSL
160, 2%, 30%
HSB
160, 4%, 31%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 69
LAB
33, -1, 0
LCH
33, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.42, 0.00, 174
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
33, -2, 0
HWB
160, 30%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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