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
4E5B56
RGB
78, 91, 86
HSL
157, 8%, 33%
HSB
157, 14%, 36%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 64
LAB
37, -6, 1
LCH
37, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 170
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
37, -7, 2
HWB
157, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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