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
495D59
RGB
73, 93, 89
HSL
168, 12%, 33%
HSB
168, 22%, 36%
CMYK
22, 0, 4, 64
LAB
38, -9, 0
LCH
38, 9, 182
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 182
XYZ
8, 10, 11
LUV
38, -10, 1
HWB
168, 29%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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