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
4E585C
RGB
78, 88, 92
HSL
197, 8%, 33%
HSB
197, 15%, 36%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 64
LAB
37, -3, -4
LCH
37, 5, 228
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 224
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
37, -5, -4
HWB
197, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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