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
4E554D
RGB
78, 85, 77
HSL
112, 5%, 32%
HSB
112, 9%, 33%
CMYK
8, 0, 9, 67
LAB
35, -4, 4
LCH
35, 6, 139
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 142
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
35, -3, 5
HWB
112, 30%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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