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
4E5A68
RGB
78, 90, 104
HSL
212, 14%, 36%
HSB
212, 25%, 41%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 59
LAB
38, -2, -10
LCH
38, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 252
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
38, -7, -12
HWB
212, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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