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
474D4E
RGB
71, 77, 78
HSL
189, 5%, 29%
HSB
189, 9%, 31%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 69
LAB
32, -2, -1
LCH
32, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 209
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, -3, -1
HWB
189, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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