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
4E5E55
RGB
78, 94, 85
HSL
146, 9%, 34%
HSB
146, 17%, 37%
CMYK
17, 0, 10, 63
LAB
38, -8, 3
LCH
38, 8, 159
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 161
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
38, -8, 5
HWB
146, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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