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
474F52
RGB
71, 79, 82
HSL
196, 7%, 30%
HSB
196, 13%, 32%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 68
LAB
33, -3, -3
LCH
33, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 222
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
33, -4, -3
HWB
196, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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