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
49485E
RGB
73, 72, 94
HSL
243, 13%, 33%
HSB
243, 23%, 37%
CMYK
22, 23, 0, 63
LAB
31, 4, -13
LCH
31, 14, 289
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 287
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
31, -1, -17
HWB
243, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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