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
4E4856
RGB
78, 72, 86
HSL
266, 9%, 31%
HSB
266, 16%, 34%
CMYK
9, 16, 0, 66
LAB
32, 5, -7
LCH
32, 9, 304
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 305
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
32, 2, -10
HWB
266, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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