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
4D5250
RGB
77, 82, 80
HSL
156, 3%, 31%
HSB
156, 6%, 32%
CMYK
6, 0, 2, 68
LAB
34, -2, 0
LCH
34, 2, 170
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 170
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
34, -3, 1
HWB
156, 30%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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