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
4E6474
RGB
78, 100, 116
HSL
205, 20%, 38%
HSB
205, 33%, 45%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 55
LAB
41, -5, -12
LCH
41, 13, 246
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 240
XYZ
11, 12, 18
LUV
41, -11, -15
HWB
205, 31%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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