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
4E535E
RGB
78, 83, 94
HSL
221, 9%, 34%
HSB
221, 17%, 37%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 63
LAB
35, 0, -7
LCH
35, 7, 269
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 266
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
35, -3, -9
HWB
221, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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