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
4E4B5A
RGB
78, 75, 90
HSL
252, 9%, 32%
HSB
252, 17%, 35%
CMYK
13, 17, 0, 65
LAB
33, 4, -8
LCH
33, 9, 295
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 294
XYZ
8, 7, 11
LUV
33, 1, -11
HWB
252, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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