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
4C6A69
RGB
76, 106, 105
HSL
178, 16%, 36%
HSB
178, 28%, 42%
CMYK
28, 0, 1, 58
LAB
42, -12, -3
LCH
42, 12, 195
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 194
XYZ
11, 13, 15
LUV
42, -15, -2
HWB
178, 30%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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