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
495C68
RGB
73, 92, 104
HSL
203, 18%, 35%
HSB
203, 30%, 41%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 59
LAB
38, -5, -9
LCH
38, 11, 241
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 236
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
38, -10, -12
HWB
203, 29%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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