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
495156
RGB
73, 81, 86
HSL
203, 8%, 31%
HSB
203, 15%, 34%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 66
LAB
34, -2, -4
LCH
34, 5, 239
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 235
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -4, -5
HWB
203, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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