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
4F6972
RGB
79, 105, 114
HSL
195, 18%, 38%
HSB
195, 31%, 45%
CMYK
31, 8, 0, 55
LAB
43, -8, -8
LCH
43, 12, 226
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 221
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
43, -13, -10
HWB
195, 31%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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