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
4E5956
RGB
78, 89, 86
HSL
164, 7%, 33%
HSB
164, 12%, 35%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 65
LAB
37, -5, 0
LCH
37, 5, 178
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 177
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
37, -6, 1
HWB
164, 31%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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