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
495D63
RGB
73, 93, 99
HSL
194, 15%, 34%
HSB
194, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 6, 0, 61
LAB
38, -7, -6
LCH
38, 9, 222
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 218
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
38, -10, -7
HWB
194, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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