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
4E5E65
RGB
78, 94, 101
HSL
198, 13%, 35%
HSB
198, 23%, 40%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 60
LAB
39, -5, -6
LCH
39, 8, 231
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 226
XYZ
9, 11, 14
LUV
39, -8, -7
HWB
198, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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