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
494459
RGB
73, 68, 89
HSL
254, 13%, 31%
HSB
254, 24%, 35%
CMYK
18, 24, 0, 65
LAB
30, 6, -12
LCH
30, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 296
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
30, 1, -15
HWB
254, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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