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
495451
RGB
73, 84, 81
HSL
164, 7%, 31%
HSB
164, 13%, 33%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 67
LAB
35, -5, 0
LCH
35, 5, 178
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 177
XYZ
7, 8, 9
LUV
35, -6, 1
HWB
164, 29%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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