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
4C5E5B
RGB
76, 94, 91
HSL
170, 11%, 33%
HSB
170, 19%, 37%
CMYK
19, 0, 3, 63
LAB
38, -8, -1
LCH
38, 8, 185
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 184
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -9, 0
HWB
170, 30%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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