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
494F62
RGB
73, 79, 98
HSL
226, 15%, 34%
HSB
226, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 19, 0, 62
LAB
34, 1, -12
LCH
34, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 271
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
34, -4, -16
HWB
226, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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