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
494259
RGB
73, 66, 89
HSL
258, 15%, 30%
HSB
258, 26%, 35%
CMYK
18, 26, 0, 65
LAB
29, 7, -13
LCH
29, 15, 299
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 299
XYZ
6, 6, 10
LUV
29, 2, -17
HWB
258, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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