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
495240
RGB
73, 82, 64
HSL
90, 12%, 29%
HSB
90, 22%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 22, 68
LAB
34, -7, 9
LCH
34, 11, 125
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 129
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -4, 12
HWB
90, 25%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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