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
4D4E56
RGB
77, 78, 86
HSL
233, 6%, 32%
HSB
233, 10%, 34%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 66
LAB
33, 1, -5
LCH
33, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 280
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -1, -6
HWB
233, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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