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
495160
RGB
73, 81, 96
HSL
219, 14%, 33%
HSB
219, 24%, 38%
CMYK
24, 16, 0, 62
LAB
34, 0, -10
LCH
34, 10, 267
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 263
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, -5, -13
HWB
219, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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