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
474E4F
RGB
71, 78, 79
HSL
187, 5%, 29%
HSB
187, 10%, 31%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 69
LAB
33, -3, -2
LCH
33, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 207
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
33, -4, -2
HWB
187, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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