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
4E5965
RGB
78, 89, 101
HSL
211, 13%, 35%
HSB
211, 23%, 40%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 60
LAB
37, -2, -8
LCH
37, 9, 255
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 251
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
37, -6, -11
HWB
211, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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