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
4E5149
RGB
78, 81, 73
HSL
82, 5%, 30%
HSB
82, 10%, 32%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 68
LAB
34, -3, 4
LCH
34, 5, 120
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 124
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -1, 6
HWB
82, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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