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
4E6C69
RGB
78, 108, 105
HSL
174, 16%, 36%
HSB
174, 28%, 42%
CMYK
28, 0, 3, 58
LAB
43, -12, -2
LCH
43, 12, 190
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 188
XYZ
11, 13, 15
LUV
43, -15, -1
HWB
174, 31%, 58%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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