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
49546A
RGB
73, 84, 106
HSL
220, 18%, 35%
HSB
220, 31%, 42%
CMYK
31, 21, 0, 58
LAB
35, 0, -14
LCH
35, 14, 269
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 264
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
35, -6, -19
HWB
220, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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