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
495A63
RGB
73, 90, 99
HSL
201, 15%, 34%
HSB
201, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 61
LAB
37, -5, -7
LCH
37, 9, 236
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 231
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
37, -9, -9
HWB
201, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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