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
4E5E59
RGB
78, 94, 89
HSL
161, 9%, 34%
HSB
161, 17%, 37%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 63
LAB
38, -7, 1
LCH
38, 7, 174
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 174
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -8, 2
HWB
161, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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