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
494C54
RGB
73, 76, 84
HSL
224, 7%, 31%
HSB
224, 13%, 33%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 67
LAB
32, 0, -5
LCH
32, 5, 271
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 269
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
32, -2, -6
HWB
224, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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