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
494157
RGB
73, 65, 87
HSL
262, 14%, 30%
HSB
262, 25%, 34%
CMYK
16, 25, 0, 66
LAB
29, 7, -12
LCH
29, 14, 302
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 301
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
29, 3, -16
HWB
262, 25%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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