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
4E5C5E
RGB
78, 92, 94
HSL
188, 9%, 34%
HSB
188, 17%, 37%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 63
LAB
38, -5, -3
LCH
38, 6, 210
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 207
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -7, -3
HWB
188, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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