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
4E586F
RGB
78, 88, 111
HSL
222, 17%, 37%
HSB
222, 30%, 44%
CMYK
30, 21, 0, 56
LAB
37, 0, -15
LCH
37, 15, 271
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 266
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
37, -6, -20
HWB
222, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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