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
4E4556
RGB
78, 69, 86
HSL
272, 11%, 30%
HSB
272, 20%, 34%
CMYK
9, 20, 0, 66
LAB
31, 7, -9
LCH
31, 11, 308
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 309
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 4, -12
HWB
272, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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