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
494158
RGB
73, 65, 88
HSL
261, 15%, 30%
HSB
261, 26%, 35%
CMYK
17, 26, 0, 65
LAB
29, 8, -13
LCH
29, 15, 301
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 301
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
29, 3, -16
HWB
261, 25%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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