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
4E525F
RGB
78, 82, 95
HSL
226, 10%, 34%
HSB
226, 18%, 37%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 63
LAB
35, 1, -8
LCH
35, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 272
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
35, -3, -11
HWB
226, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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