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
4E504C
RGB
78, 80, 76
HSL
90, 3%, 31%
HSB
90, 5%, 31%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 69
LAB
34, -1, 2
LCH
34, 3, 126
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 129
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -1, 3
HWB
90, 30%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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