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
49554E
RGB
73, 85, 78
HSL
145, 8%, 31%
HSB
145, 14%, 33%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 67
LAB
35, -6, 2
LCH
35, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 160
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -6, 4
HWB
145, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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