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
4D5563
RGB
77, 85, 99
HSL
218, 13%, 35%
HSB
218, 22%, 39%
CMYK
22, 14, 0, 61
LAB
36, -1, -9
LCH
36, 9, 266
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 262
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -5, -12
HWB
218, 30%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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