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
4E6159
RGB
78, 97, 89
HSL
155, 11%, 34%
HSB
155, 20%, 38%
CMYK
20, 0, 8, 62
LAB
39, -9, 2
LCH
39, 9, 167
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 168
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
39, -10, 4
HWB
155, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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