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
494E43
RGB
73, 78, 67
HSL
87, 8%, 28%
HSB
87, 14%, 31%
CMYK
6, 0, 14, 69
LAB
32, -4, 6
LCH
32, 7, 124
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 127
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
32, -2, 7
HWB
87, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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