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
494950
RGB
73, 73, 80
HSL
240, 5%, 30%
HSB
240, 9%, 31%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 69
LAB
31, 1, -4
LCH
31, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 286
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
31, 0, -5
HWB
240, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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