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
494A5E
RGB
73, 74, 94
HSL
237, 13%, 33%
HSB
237, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 21, 0, 63
LAB
32, 3, -12
LCH
32, 12, 285
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 283
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
32, -2, -16
HWB
237, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.