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
4E5544
RGB
78, 85, 68
HSL
85, 11%, 30%
HSB
85, 20%, 33%
CMYK
8, 0, 20, 67
LAB
35, -6, 9
LCH
35, 11, 122
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 126
XYZ
7, 9, 7
LUV
35, -3, 12
HWB
85, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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