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
495960
RGB
73, 89, 96
HSL
198, 14%, 33%
HSB
198, 24%, 38%
CMYK
24, 7, 0, 62
LAB
37, -5, -6
LCH
37, 8, 231
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 226
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
37, -8, -7
HWB
198, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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