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
4E4956
RGB
78, 73, 86
HSL
263, 8%, 31%
HSB
263, 15%, 34%
CMYK
9, 15, 0, 66
LAB
32, 4, -7
LCH
32, 8, 302
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 303
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
32, 2, -9
HWB
263, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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