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
4E4A52
RGB
78, 74, 82
HSL
270, 5%, 31%
HSB
270, 10%, 32%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 68
LAB
32, 3, -4
LCH
32, 5, 306
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 308
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, 2, -6
HWB
270, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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