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
4E485A
RGB
78, 72, 90
HSL
260, 11%, 32%
HSB
260, 20%, 35%
CMYK
13, 20, 0, 65
LAB
32, 6, -10
LCH
32, 11, 300
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 300
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
32, 2, -13
HWB
260, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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