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
49484D
RGB
73, 72, 77
HSL
252, 3%, 29%
HSB
252, 6%, 30%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 70
LAB
31, 1, -3
LCH
31, 3, 294
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 295
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, 0, -4
HWB
252, 28%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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