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
4E666F
RGB
78, 102, 111
HSL
196, 17%, 37%
HSB
196, 30%, 44%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 56
LAB
42, -8, -8
LCH
42, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 223
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
42, -12, -10
HWB
196, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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