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
4E5563
RGB
78, 85, 99
HSL
220, 12%, 35%
HSB
220, 21%, 39%
CMYK
21, 14, 0, 61
LAB
36, 0, -9
LCH
36, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 264
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -4, -12
HWB
220, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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