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
495A64
RGB
73, 90, 100
HSL
202, 16%, 34%
HSB
202, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 10, 0, 61
LAB
37, -5, -8
LCH
37, 9, 239
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 234
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
37, -9, -10
HWB
202, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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