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
474E56
RGB
71, 78, 86
HSL
212, 10%, 31%
HSB
212, 17%, 34%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 66
LAB
33, -1, -6
LCH
33, 6, 256
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 252
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
33, -4, -7
HWB
212, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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