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
4E514A
RGB
78, 81, 74
HSL
86, 5%, 30%
HSB
86, 9%, 32%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 68
LAB
34, -2, 4
LCH
34, 4, 123
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 126
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -1, 5
HWB
86, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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