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
49566C
RGB
73, 86, 108
HSL
218, 19%, 35%
HSB
218, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 58
LAB
36, -1, -14
LCH
36, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 261
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -7, -19
HWB
218, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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