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
4E5F53
RGB
78, 95, 83
HSL
138, 10%, 34%
HSB
138, 18%, 37%
CMYK
18, 0, 13, 63
LAB
39, -9, 5
LCH
39, 10, 152
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 154
XYZ
9, 10, 10
LUV
39, -8, 7
HWB
138, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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