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
4E5045
RGB
78, 80, 69
HSL
71, 7%, 29%
HSB
71, 14%, 31%
CMYK
2, 0, 14, 69
LAB
34, -3, 6
LCH
34, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 116
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -1, 8
HWB
71, 27%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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