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
49596B
RGB
73, 89, 107
HSL
212, 19%, 35%
HSB
212, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 17, 0, 58
LAB
37, -3, -13
LCH
37, 13, 257
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 252
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
37, -8, -16
HWB
212, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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