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
4E4151
RGB
78, 65, 81
HSL
289, 11%, 29%
HSB
289, 20%, 32%
CMYK
4, 20, 0, 68
LAB
29, 8, -7
LCH
29, 11, 318
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 320
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
29, 6, -10
HWB
289, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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