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
4E4756
RGB
78, 71, 86
HSL
268, 10%, 31%
HSB
268, 17%, 34%
CMYK
9, 17, 0, 66
LAB
31, 6, -8
LCH
31, 10, 305
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 306
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 3, -11
HWB
268, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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