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
4D4553
RGB
77, 69, 83
HSL
274, 9%, 30%
HSB
274, 17%, 33%
CMYK
7, 17, 0, 67
LAB
31, 6, -7
LCH
31, 9, 309
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 311
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
31, 3, -10
HWB
274, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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