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
494657
RGB
73, 70, 87
HSL
251, 11%, 31%
HSB
251, 20%, 34%
CMYK
16, 20, 0, 66
LAB
31, 4, -10
LCH
31, 11, 294
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 293
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
31, 1, -13
HWB
251, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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