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
4E4156
RGB
78, 65, 86
HSL
277, 14%, 30%
HSB
277, 24%, 34%
CMYK
9, 24, 0, 66
LAB
30, 9, -10
LCH
30, 14, 311
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 312
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
30, 5, -14
HWB
277, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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