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
4E6269
RGB
78, 98, 105
HSL
196, 15%, 36%
HSB
196, 26%, 41%
CMYK
26, 7, 0, 59
LAB
40, -7, -7
LCH
40, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 221
XYZ
10, 11, 15
LUV
40, -10, -8
HWB
196, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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