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
495A54
RGB
73, 90, 84
HSL
159, 10%, 32%
HSB
159, 19%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 65
LAB
37, -8, 1
LCH
37, 8, 171
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 172
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
37, -8, 3
HWB
159, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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