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
494E5D
RGB
73, 78, 93
HSL
225, 12%, 33%
HSB
225, 22%, 36%
CMYK
22, 16, 0, 64
LAB
33, 1, -10
LCH
33, 10, 274
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 271
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
33, -3, -12
HWB
225, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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