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
494455
RGB
73, 68, 85
HSL
258, 11%, 30%
HSB
258, 20%, 33%
CMYK
14, 20, 0, 67
LAB
30, 5, -9
LCH
30, 11, 299
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 299
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
30, 2, -12
HWB
258, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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