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
4E5242
RGB
78, 82, 66
HSL
75, 11%, 29%
HSB
75, 20%, 32%
CMYK
5, 0, 20, 68
LAB
34, -4, 9
LCH
34, 10, 115
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 119
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -1, 11
HWB
75, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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