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
495251
RGB
73, 82, 81
HSL
173, 6%, 30%
HSB
173, 11%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 68
LAB
34, -4, -1
LCH
34, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 189
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -5, 0
HWB
173, 29%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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