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
4E4C50
RGB
78, 76, 80
HSL
270, 3%, 31%
HSB
270, 5%, 31%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 69
LAB
33, 2, -2
LCH
33, 3, 306
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 308
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
33, 1, -3
HWB
270, 30%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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