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
494E49
RGB
73, 78, 73
HSL
120, 3%, 30%
HSB
120, 6%, 31%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 69
LAB
33, -3, 2
LCH
33, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 145
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
33, -2, 3
HWB
120, 29%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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