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
495157
RGB
73, 81, 87
HSL
206, 9%, 31%
HSB
206, 16%, 34%
CMYK
16, 7, 0, 66
LAB
34, -2, -5
LCH
34, 5, 244
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 240
XYZ
7, 8, 10
LUV
34, -4, -6
HWB
206, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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