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
495A5E
RGB
73, 90, 94
HSL
191, 13%, 33%
HSB
191, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 63
LAB
37, -6, -5
LCH
37, 8, 217
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 214
XYZ
8, 10, 12
LUV
37, -9, -5
HWB
191, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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