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
4E596F
RGB
78, 89, 111
HSL
220, 17%, 37%
HSB
220, 30%, 44%
CMYK
30, 20, 0, 56
LAB
38, 0, -14
LCH
38, 14, 269
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 264
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -6, -19
HWB
220, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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