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
4E556C
RGB
78, 85, 108
HSL
226, 16%, 36%
HSB
226, 28%, 42%
CMYK
28, 21, 0, 58
LAB
36, 1, -14
LCH
36, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 272
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -5, -19
HWB
226, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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