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
495A67
RGB
73, 90, 103
HSL
206, 17%, 35%
HSB
206, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 60
LAB
37, -4, -10
LCH
37, 11, 247
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 241
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
37, -9, -12
HWB
206, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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