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
495F59
RGB
73, 95, 89
HSL
164, 13%, 33%
HSB
164, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 0, 6, 63
LAB
38, -10, 1
LCH
38, 10, 177
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 177
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -11, 2
HWB
164, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.