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
495343
RGB
73, 83, 67
HSL
98, 11%, 29%
HSB
98, 19%, 33%
CMYK
12, 0, 19, 67
LAB
34, -7, 8
LCH
34, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 134
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -5, 11
HWB
98, 26%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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