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
4E686F
RGB
78, 104, 111
HSL
193, 17%, 37%
HSB
193, 30%, 44%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 56
LAB
42, -9, -7
LCH
42, 11, 220
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 216
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
42, -13, -8
HWB
193, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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