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
4E4E49
RGB
78, 78, 73
HSL
60, 3%, 30%
HSB
60, 6%, 31%
CMYK
0, 0, 6, 69
LAB
33, -1, 3
LCH
33, 3, 105
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 107
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
33, 0, 4
HWB
60, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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