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
495149
RGB
73, 81, 73
HSL
120, 5%, 30%
HSB
120, 10%, 32%
CMYK
10, 0, 10, 68
LAB
34, -5, 4
LCH
34, 6, 142
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 145
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -4, 5
HWB
120, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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