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
47484E
RGB
71, 72, 78
HSL
231, 5%, 29%
HSB
231, 9%, 31%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 69
LAB
31, 1, -4
LCH
31, 4, 279
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 278
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -1, -5
HWB
231, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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