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
4E536B
RGB
78, 83, 107
HSL
230, 16%, 36%
HSB
230, 27%, 42%
CMYK
27, 22, 0, 58
LAB
36, 2, -15
LCH
36, 15, 280
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 276
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -4, -20
HWB
230, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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