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
495E6C
RGB
73, 94, 108
HSL
204, 19%, 35%
HSB
204, 32%, 42%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 58
LAB
39, -5, -11
LCH
39, 12, 243
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 238
XYZ
9, 11, 16
LUV
39, -11, -13
HWB
204, 29%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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