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
4E544B
RGB
78, 84, 75
HSL
100, 6%, 31%
HSB
100, 11%, 33%
CMYK
7, 0, 11, 67
LAB
35, -4, 4
LCH
35, 6, 132
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 135
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, -3, 6
HWB
100, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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