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
4E4451
RGB
78, 68, 81
HSL
286, 9%, 29%
HSB
286, 16%, 32%
CMYK
4, 16, 0, 68
LAB
30, 6, -6
LCH
30, 9, 316
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 318
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
30, 5, -8
HWB
286, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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