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
4E5A6C
RGB
78, 90, 108
HSL
216, 16%, 36%
HSB
216, 28%, 42%
CMYK
28, 17, 0, 58
LAB
38, -1, -12
LCH
38, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 258
XYZ
10, 10, 16
LUV
38, -7, -16
HWB
216, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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