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
495C6B
RGB
73, 92, 107
HSL
206, 19%, 35%
HSB
206, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 14, 0, 58
LAB
38, -5, -11
LCH
38, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 242
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
38, -10, -14
HWB
206, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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