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
494B60
RGB
73, 75, 96
HSL
235, 14%, 33%
HSB
235, 24%, 38%
CMYK
24, 22, 0, 62
LAB
32, 3, -13
LCH
32, 13, 284
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 281
XYZ
7, 7, 12
LUV
32, -2, -17
HWB
235, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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