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
4E504D
RGB
78, 80, 77
HSL
100, 2%, 31%
HSB
100, 4%, 31%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 69
LAB
34, -1, 1
LCH
34, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 135
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -1, 2
HWB
100, 30%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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