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
495D6E
RGB
73, 93, 110
HSL
208, 20%, 36%
HSB
208, 34%, 43%
CMYK
34, 15, 0, 57
LAB
38, -4, -12
LCH
38, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 244
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
38, -10, -16
HWB
208, 29%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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