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
495352
RGB
73, 83, 82
HSL
174, 6%, 31%
HSB
174, 12%, 33%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 67
LAB
34, -4, -1
LCH
34, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 189
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
34, -5, 0
HWB
174, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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