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
4C5558
RGB
76, 85, 88
HSL
195, 7%, 32%
HSB
195, 14%, 35%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 65
LAB
35, -3, -3
LCH
35, 4, 224
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 220
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
35, -5, -3
HWB
195, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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