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
494B63
RGB
73, 75, 99
HSL
235, 15%, 34%
HSB
235, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 24, 0, 61
LAB
32, 4, -14
LCH
32, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 281
XYZ
8, 7, 13
LUV
32, -2, -19
HWB
235, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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