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
4E565D
RGB
78, 86, 93
HSL
208, 9%, 34%
HSB
208, 16%, 36%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 64
LAB
36, -2, -5
LCH
36, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 245
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -4, -6
HWB
208, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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