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
4E4153
RGB
78, 65, 83
HSL
283, 12%, 29%
HSB
283, 22%, 33%
CMYK
6, 22, 0, 67
LAB
29, 9, -9
LCH
29, 12, 315
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 317
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
29, 6, -12
HWB
283, 25%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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