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
495A50
RGB
73, 90, 80
HSL
145, 10%, 32%
HSB
145, 19%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 11, 65
LAB
37, -9, 4
LCH
37, 9, 158
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 159
XYZ
8, 9, 9
LUV
37, -8, 6
HWB
145, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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