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
49474C
RGB
73, 71, 76
HSL
264, 3%, 29%
HSB
264, 7%, 30%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 70
LAB
30, 2, -3
LCH
30, 3, 302
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 304
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
30, 1, -3
HWB
264, 28%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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