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
4E6870
RGB
78, 104, 112
HSL
194, 18%, 37%
HSB
194, 30%, 44%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 56
LAB
42, -8, -8
LCH
42, 11, 223
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 219
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
42, -13, -9
HWB
194, 31%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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