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
4E5051
RGB
78, 80, 81
HSL
200, 2%, 31%
HSB
200, 4%, 32%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 68
LAB
34, -1, -1
LCH
34, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.43, 0.00, 229
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -1, -1
HWB
200, 31%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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