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
495A5A
RGB
73, 90, 90
HSL
180, 10%, 32%
HSB
180, 19%, 35%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 65
LAB
37, -7, -2
LCH
37, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 196
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
37, -9, -2
HWB
180, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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