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
4E5268
RGB
78, 82, 104
HSL
231, 14%, 36%
HSB
231, 25%, 41%
CMYK
25, 21, 0, 59
LAB
35, 2, -13
LCH
35, 14, 280
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 277
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
35, -3, -18
HWB
231, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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