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
494F5F
RGB
73, 79, 95
HSL
224, 13%, 33%
HSB
224, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 17, 0, 63
LAB
34, 0, -10
LCH
34, 10, 273
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 269
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, -4, -13
HWB
224, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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