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
495357
RGB
73, 83, 87
HSL
197, 9%, 31%
HSB
197, 16%, 34%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 66
LAB
35, -3, -4
LCH
35, 5, 228
OKLCH
0.43, 0.01, 224
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
35, -5, -4
HWB
197, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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