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
494A4E
RGB
73, 74, 78
HSL
228, 3%, 30%
HSB
228, 6%, 31%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 69
LAB
31, 0, -3
LCH
31, 3, 276
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 275
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
31, -1, -3
HWB
228, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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