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
4E5156
RGB
78, 81, 86
HSL
218, 5%, 32%
HSB
218, 9%, 34%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 66
LAB
34, 0, -3
LCH
34, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 261
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
34, -2, -4
HWB
218, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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