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
4E454E
RGB
78, 69, 78
HSL
300, 6%, 29%
HSB
300, 12%, 31%
CMYK
0, 12, 0, 69
LAB
30, 5, -4
LCH
30, 7, 324
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 326
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
30, 4, -6
HWB
300, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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