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
4E5642
RGB
78, 86, 66
HSL
84, 13%, 30%
HSB
84, 23%, 34%
CMYK
9, 0, 23, 66
LAB
35, -6, 11
LCH
35, 12, 121
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 125
XYZ
7, 9, 6
LUV
35, -4, 13
HWB
84, 26%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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