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
4E5756
RGB
78, 87, 86
HSL
173, 5%, 32%
HSB
173, 10%, 34%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 66
LAB
36, -4, -1
LCH
36, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 189
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
36, -5, 0
HWB
173, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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