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
4D5355
RGB
77, 83, 85
HSL
195, 5%, 32%
HSB
195, 9%, 33%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 67
LAB
35, -2, -2
LCH
35, 3, 224
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 220
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
35, -3, -2
HWB
195, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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