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
4E6259
RGB
78, 98, 89
HSL
153, 11%, 35%
HSB
153, 20%, 38%
CMYK
20, 0, 9, 62
LAB
40, -9, 3
LCH
40, 10, 165
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 166
XYZ
9, 11, 11
LUV
40, -10, 5
HWB
153, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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