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
495266
RGB
73, 82, 102
HSL
221, 17%, 34%
HSB
221, 28%, 40%
CMYK
28, 20, 0, 60
LAB
35, 0, -13
LCH
35, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 266
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
35, -5, -17
HWB
221, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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