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
495461
RGB
73, 84, 97
HSL
213, 14%, 33%
HSB
213, 25%, 38%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 62
LAB
35, -2, -9
LCH
35, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 253
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
35, -6, -11
HWB
213, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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