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
49565B
RGB
73, 86, 91
HSL
197, 11%, 32%
HSB
197, 20%, 36%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 64
LAB
36, -4, -5
LCH
36, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 223
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -7, -5
HWB
197, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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