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
49475A
RGB
73, 71, 90
HSL
246, 12%, 32%
HSB
246, 21%, 35%
CMYK
19, 21, 0, 65
LAB
31, 4, -11
LCH
31, 12, 291
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 290
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
31, 0, -14
HWB
246, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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