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
49656C
RGB
73, 101, 108
HSL
192, 19%, 35%
HSB
192, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 6, 0, 58
LAB
41, -9, -7
LCH
41, 12, 219
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 215
XYZ
10, 12, 16
LUV
41, -14, -9
HWB
192, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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