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
4C686D
RGB
76, 104, 109
HSL
189, 18%, 36%
HSB
189, 30%, 43%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 57
LAB
42, -10, -6
LCH
42, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 210
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -14, -7
HWB
189, 30%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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