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
4E4358
RGB
78, 67, 88
HSL
271, 14%, 30%
HSB
271, 24%, 35%
CMYK
11, 24, 0, 65
LAB
30, 8, -11
LCH
30, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 308
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
30, 4, -15
HWB
271, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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