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
495E69
RGB
73, 94, 105
HSL
201, 18%, 35%
HSB
201, 30%, 41%
CMYK
30, 10, 0, 59
LAB
38, -6, -9
LCH
38, 11, 236
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 231
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
38, -11, -11
HWB
201, 29%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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