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
4E4453
RGB
78, 68, 83
HSL
280, 10%, 30%
HSB
280, 18%, 33%
CMYK
6, 18, 0, 67
LAB
30, 7, -7
LCH
30, 10, 313
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 314
XYZ
7, 6, 9
LUV
30, 4, -10
HWB
280, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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