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
4E495B
RGB
78, 73, 91
HSL
257, 11%, 32%
HSB
257, 20%, 36%
CMYK
14, 20, 0, 64
LAB
32, 5, -10
LCH
32, 11, 298
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 298
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
32, 2, -13
HWB
257, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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