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
4E5561
RGB
78, 85, 97
HSL
218, 11%, 34%
HSB
218, 20%, 38%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 62
LAB
36, -1, -8
LCH
36, 8, 265
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 261
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -4, -10
HWB
218, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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