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
494A4B
RGB
73, 74, 75
HSL
210, 1%, 29%
HSB
210, 3%, 29%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 71
LAB
31, 0, -1
LCH
31, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.41, 0.00, 248
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -1, -1
HWB
210, 29%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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