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
495154
RGB
73, 81, 84
HSL
196, 7%, 31%
HSB
196, 13%, 33%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 67
LAB
34, -3, -3
LCH
34, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 222
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -4, -3
HWB
196, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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