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
494251
RGB
73, 66, 81
HSL
268, 10%, 29%
HSB
268, 19%, 32%
CMYK
10, 19, 0, 68
LAB
29, 6, -8
LCH
29, 10, 305
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 306
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
29, 3, -10
HWB
268, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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