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
4E696A
RGB
78, 105, 106
HSL
182, 15%, 36%
HSB
182, 26%, 42%
CMYK
26, 1, 0, 58
LAB
42, -10, -4
LCH
42, 11, 202
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 199
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
42, -13, -4
HWB
182, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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