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
4E505D
RGB
78, 80, 93
HSL
232, 9%, 34%
HSB
232, 16%, 36%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 64
LAB
34, 1, -8
LCH
34, 8, 280
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 279
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, -2, -10
HWB
232, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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