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
494659
RGB
73, 70, 89
HSL
249, 12%, 31%
HSB
249, 21%, 35%
CMYK
18, 21, 0, 65
LAB
31, 5, -11
LCH
31, 12, 293
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 292
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
31, 0, -14
HWB
249, 27%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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