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
494D52
RGB
73, 77, 82
HSL
213, 6%, 30%
HSB
213, 11%, 32%
CMYK
11, 6, 0, 68
LAB
33, -1, -4
LCH
33, 4, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 254
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
33, -2, -4
HWB
213, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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