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
494D61
RGB
73, 77, 97
HSL
230, 14%, 33%
HSB
230, 25%, 38%
CMYK
25, 21, 0, 62
LAB
33, 2, -12
LCH
33, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 276
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
33, -3, -16
HWB
230, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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