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
4E6256
RGB
78, 98, 86
HSL
144, 11%, 35%
HSB
144, 20%, 38%
CMYK
20, 0, 12, 62
LAB
40, -10, 4
LCH
40, 11, 157
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 159
XYZ
9, 11, 10
LUV
40, -10, 7
HWB
144, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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