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
4E4550
RGB
78, 69, 80
HSL
289, 7%, 29%
HSB
289, 14%, 31%
CMYK
2, 14, 0, 69
LAB
31, 6, -5
LCH
31, 8, 318
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 320
XYZ
7, 6, 8
LUV
31, 4, -7
HWB
289, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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