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
494752
RGB
73, 71, 82
HSL
251, 7%, 30%
HSB
251, 13%, 32%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 68
LAB
31, 3, -6
LCH
31, 7, 294
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 294
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 0, -8
HWB
251, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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