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
494948
RGB
73, 73, 72
HSL
60, 1%, 28%
HSB
60, 1%, 29%
CMYK
0, 0, 1, 71
LAB
31, 0, 1
LCH
31, 1, 105
OKLCH
0.41, 0.00, 106
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
31, 0, 1
HWB
60, 28%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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