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
495753
RGB
73, 87, 83
HSL
163, 9%, 31%
HSB
163, 16%, 34%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 66
LAB
36, -6, 0
LCH
36, 6, 176
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 176
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
36, -7, 2
HWB
163, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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