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
4D494F
RGB
77, 73, 79
HSL
280, 4%, 30%
HSB
280, 8%, 31%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 69
LAB
32, 3, -3
LCH
32, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 315
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, 2, -4
HWB
280, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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