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
495A55
RGB
73, 90, 85
HSL
162, 10%, 32%
HSB
162, 19%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 65
LAB
37, -8, 1
LCH
37, 8, 176
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 175
XYZ
8, 9, 10
LUV
37, -9, 2
HWB
162, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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