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
4E665E
RGB
78, 102, 94
HSL
160, 13%, 35%
HSB
160, 24%, 40%
CMYK
24, 0, 8, 60
LAB
41, -11, 1
LCH
41, 11, 172
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 173
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
41, -12, 4
HWB
160, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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