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
4E556A
RGB
78, 85, 106
HSL
225, 15%, 36%
HSB
225, 26%, 42%
CMYK
26, 20, 0, 58
LAB
36, 1, -13
LCH
36, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 271
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -5, -17
HWB
225, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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