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
4E5F59
RGB
78, 95, 89
HSL
159, 10%, 34%
HSB
159, 18%, 37%
CMYK
18, 0, 6, 63
LAB
39, -8, 1
LCH
39, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 172
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -9, 3
HWB
159, 31%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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