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
474B48
RGB
71, 75, 72
HSL
135, 3%, 29%
HSB
135, 5%, 29%
CMYK
5, 0, 4, 71
LAB
31, -2, 1
LCH
31, 2, 151
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 154
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, -2, 2
HWB
135, 28%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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