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
4E5E61
RGB
78, 94, 97
HSL
189, 11%, 34%
HSB
189, 20%, 38%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 62
LAB
39, -6, -4
LCH
39, 7, 214
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 210
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
39, -8, -4
HWB
189, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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