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
47404E
RGB
71, 64, 78
HSL
270, 10%, 28%
HSB
270, 18%, 31%
CMYK
9, 18, 0, 69
LAB
28, 5, -7
LCH
28, 9, 306
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 308
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
28, 3, -10
HWB
270, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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