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
4E5765
RGB
78, 87, 101
HSL
217, 13%, 35%
HSB
217, 23%, 40%
CMYK
23, 14, 0, 60
LAB
37, -1, -9
LCH
37, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 259
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
37, -5, -12
HWB
217, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.