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
4C5657
RGB
76, 86, 87
HSL
185, 7%, 32%
HSB
185, 13%, 34%
CMYK
13, 1, 0, 66
LAB
36, -4, -2
LCH
36, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 204
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -5, -2
HWB
185, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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