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
4F5545
RGB
79, 85, 69
HSL
82, 10%, 30%
HSB
82, 19%, 33%
CMYK
7, 0, 19, 67
LAB
35, -5, 9
LCH
35, 10, 120
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 124
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, -3, 11
HWB
82, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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