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
4E5263
RGB
78, 82, 99
HSL
229, 12%, 35%
HSB
229, 21%, 39%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 61
LAB
35, 1, -10
LCH
35, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 275
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
35, -3, -14
HWB
229, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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