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
495F5F
RGB
73, 95, 95
HSL
180, 13%, 33%
HSB
180, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 0, 0, 63
LAB
39, -9, -3
LCH
39, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 196
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
39, -11, -2
HWB
180, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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