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
494B5E
RGB
73, 75, 94
HSL
234, 13%, 33%
HSB
234, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 20, 0, 63
LAB
32, 3, -12
LCH
32, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 280
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
32, -2, -15
HWB
234, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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