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
495864
RGB
73, 88, 100
HSL
207, 16%, 34%
HSB
207, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 12, 0, 61
LAB
36, -4, -9
LCH
36, 10, 247
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 242
XYZ
9, 9, 13
LUV
36, -8, -11
HWB
207, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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