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
495159
RGB
73, 81, 89
HSL
210, 10%, 32%
HSB
210, 18%, 35%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 65
LAB
34, -2, -6
LCH
34, 6, 252
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 248
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
34, -4, -7
HWB
210, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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