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
4E485F
RGB
78, 72, 95
HSL
256, 14%, 33%
HSB
256, 24%, 37%
CMYK
18, 24, 0, 63
LAB
32, 7, -13
LCH
32, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 297
XYZ
8, 7, 12
LUV
32, 2, -17
HWB
256, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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