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
4E6173
RGB
78, 97, 115
HSL
209, 19%, 38%
HSB
209, 32%, 45%
CMYK
32, 16, 0, 55
LAB
40, -4, -13
LCH
40, 13, 253
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 247
XYZ
11, 11, 18
LUV
40, -10, -17
HWB
209, 31%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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