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
4E4D56
RGB
78, 77, 86
HSL
247, 6%, 32%
HSB
247, 10%, 34%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 66
LAB
33, 2, -5
LCH
33, 6, 291
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 291
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, 0, -7
HWB
247, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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