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
495F63
RGB
73, 95, 99
HSL
189, 15%, 34%
HSB
189, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 61
LAB
39, -8, -5
LCH
39, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 210
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
39, -11, -6
HWB
189, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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