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
495152
RGB
73, 81, 82
HSL
187, 6%, 30%
HSB
187, 11%, 32%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 68
LAB
34, -3, -2
LCH
34, 4, 209
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 206
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -4, -2
HWB
187, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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