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
495458
RGB
73, 84, 88
HSL
196, 9%, 32%
HSB
196, 17%, 35%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 65
LAB
35, -4, -4
LCH
35, 5, 226
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 222
XYZ
8, 8, 10
LUV
35, -6, -4
HWB
196, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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