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
494E55
RGB
73, 78, 85
HSL
215, 8%, 31%
HSB
215, 14%, 33%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 67
LAB
33, -1, -5
LCH
33, 5, 260
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 257
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
33, -3, -6
HWB
215, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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