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
4E4960
RGB
78, 73, 96
HSL
253, 14%, 33%
HSB
253, 24%, 38%
CMYK
19, 24, 0, 62
LAB
32, 6, -13
LCH
32, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 295
XYZ
8, 7, 12
LUV
32, 1, -17
HWB
253, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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