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
4E484D
RGB
78, 72, 77
HSL
310, 4%, 29%
HSB
310, 8%, 31%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 69
LAB
31, 3, -2
LCH
31, 4, 329
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 331
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
31, 3, -3
HWB
310, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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