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
4D616F
RGB
77, 97, 111
HSL
205, 18%, 37%
HSB
205, 31%, 44%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 56
LAB
40, -5, -11
LCH
40, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 239
XYZ
10, 11, 17
LUV
40, -10, -13
HWB
205, 30%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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