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
494E65
RGB
73, 78, 101
HSL
229, 16%, 34%
HSB
229, 28%, 40%
CMYK
28, 23, 0, 60
LAB
33, 2, -14
LCH
33, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 275
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
33, -4, -19
HWB
229, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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