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
4E5653
RGB
78, 86, 83
HSL
157, 5%, 32%
HSB
157, 9%, 34%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 66
LAB
36, -4, 1
LCH
36, 4, 171
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 171
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, -4, 1
HWB
157, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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