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
495167
RGB
73, 81, 103
HSL
224, 17%, 35%
HSB
224, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 21, 0, 60
LAB
34, 1, -14
LCH
34, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 269
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
34, -5, -18
HWB
224, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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