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
495C5E
RGB
73, 92, 94
HSL
186, 13%, 33%
HSB
186, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 63
LAB
38, -7, -4
LCH
38, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 204
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
38, -10, -4
HWB
186, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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