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
495D65
RGB
73, 93, 101
HSL
197, 16%, 34%
HSB
197, 28%, 40%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 60
LAB
38, -6, -7
LCH
38, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 224
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
38, -10, -9
HWB
197, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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