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
4E6978
RGB
78, 105, 120
HSL
201, 21%, 39%
HSB
201, 35%, 47%
CMYK
35, 13, 0, 53
LAB
43, -7, -12
LCH
43, 14, 238
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 233
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
43, -13, -15
HWB
201, 31%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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