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
4E4958
RGB
78, 73, 88
HSL
260, 9%, 32%
HSB
260, 17%, 35%
CMYK
11, 17, 0, 65
LAB
32, 5, -8
LCH
32, 9, 300
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 301
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
32, 2, -11
HWB
260, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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