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
495D64
RGB
73, 93, 100
HSL
196, 16%, 34%
HSB
196, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 7, 0, 61
LAB
38, -7, -7
LCH
38, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 221
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
38, -10, -8
HWB
196, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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