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
4E5058
RGB
78, 80, 88
HSL
228, 6%, 33%
HSB
228, 11%, 35%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 65
LAB
34, 1, -5
LCH
34, 5, 276
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 275
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, -1, -6
HWB
228, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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