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
4C596D
RGB
76, 89, 109
HSL
216, 18%, 36%
HSB
216, 30%, 43%
CMYK
30, 18, 0, 57
LAB
37, -1, -13
LCH
37, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 259
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
37, -7, -17
HWB
216, 30%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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