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
4E5C57
RGB
78, 92, 87
HSL
159, 8%, 33%
HSB
159, 15%, 36%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 64
LAB
38, -6, 1
LCH
38, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 172
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
38, -7, 2
HWB
159, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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