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
4E5059
RGB
78, 80, 89
HSL
229, 7%, 33%
HSB
229, 12%, 35%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 65
LAB
34, 1, -6
LCH
34, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 276
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, -2, -7
HWB
229, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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