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
494653
RGB
73, 70, 83
HSL
254, 8%, 30%
HSB
254, 16%, 33%
CMYK
12, 16, 0, 67
LAB
30, 4, -7
LCH
30, 8, 296
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 296
XYZ
6, 6, 9
LUV
30, 1, -9
HWB
254, 27%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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