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
4E6461
RGB
78, 100, 97
HSL
172, 12%, 35%
HSB
172, 22%, 39%
CMYK
22, 0, 3, 61
LAB
41, -9, -1
LCH
41, 9, 187
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 186
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
41, -11, 0
HWB
172, 31%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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