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
4E585E
RGB
78, 88, 94
HSL
203, 9%, 34%
HSB
203, 17%, 37%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 63
LAB
37, -3, -5
LCH
37, 6, 238
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 234
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
37, -5, -6
HWB
203, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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