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
4E495E
RGB
78, 73, 94
HSL
254, 13%, 33%
HSB
254, 22%, 37%
CMYK
17, 22, 0, 63
LAB
32, 6, -12
LCH
32, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 296
XYZ
8, 7, 12
LUV
32, 1, -16
HWB
254, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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