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
49646E
RGB
73, 100, 110
HSL
196, 20%, 36%
HSB
196, 34%, 43%
CMYK
34, 9, 0, 57
LAB
41, -8, -9
LCH
41, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 223
XYZ
10, 12, 16
LUV
41, -13, -11
HWB
196, 29%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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