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
49596E
RGB
73, 89, 110
HSL
214, 20%, 36%
HSB
214, 34%, 43%
CMYK
34, 19, 0, 57
LAB
37, -2, -14
LCH
37, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 255
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
37, -9, -19
HWB
214, 29%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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