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
4F575A
RGB
79, 87, 90
HSL
196, 7%, 33%
HSB
196, 12%, 35%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 65
LAB
36, -3, -3
LCH
36, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 222
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -4, -3
HWB
196, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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