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
495C6F
RGB
73, 92, 111
HSL
210, 21%, 36%
HSB
210, 34%, 44%
CMYK
34, 17, 0, 56
LAB
38, -4, -13
LCH
38, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 249
XYZ
9, 10, 17
LUV
38, -10, -17
HWB
210, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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