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
494C4E
RGB
73, 76, 78
HSL
204, 3%, 30%
HSB
204, 6%, 31%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 69
LAB
32, -1, -2
LCH
32, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 237
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, -2, -2
HWB
204, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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