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
4E505B
RGB
78, 80, 91
HSL
231, 8%, 33%
HSB
231, 14%, 36%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 64
LAB
34, 1, -7
LCH
34, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 277
XYZ
8, 8, 11
LUV
34, -2, -9
HWB
231, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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