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
4F5849
RGB
79, 88, 73
HSL
96, 9%, 32%
HSB
96, 17%, 35%
CMYK
10, 0, 17, 65
LAB
36, -6, 7
LCH
36, 10, 129
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 133
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, -4, 10
HWB
96, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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