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
49424E
RGB
73, 66, 78
HSL
275, 8%, 28%
HSB
275, 15%, 31%
CMYK
6, 15, 0, 69
LAB
29, 5, -6
LCH
29, 8, 310
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 311
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, 3, -8
HWB
275, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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