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
4C595B
RGB
76, 89, 91
HSL
188, 9%, 33%
HSB
188, 16%, 36%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 64
LAB
37, -5, -3
LCH
37, 6, 211
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 208
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
37, -7, -3
HWB
188, 30%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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