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
495E56
RGB
73, 94, 86
HSL
157, 13%, 33%
HSB
157, 22%, 37%
CMYK
22, 0, 9, 63
LAB
38, -10, 2
LCH
38, 10, 169
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 170
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
38, -10, 4
HWB
157, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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