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
4D5653
RGB
77, 86, 83
HSL
160, 6%, 32%
HSB
160, 10%, 34%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 66
LAB
36, -4, 0
LCH
36, 4, 174
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 174
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, -5, 1
HWB
160, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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