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
4E524A
RGB
78, 82, 74
HSL
90, 5%, 31%
HSB
90, 10%, 32%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 68
LAB
34, -3, 4
LCH
34, 5, 125
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 129
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
34, -2, 5
HWB
90, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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