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
495F71
RGB
73, 95, 113
HSL
207, 22%, 36%
HSB
207, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 16, 0, 56
LAB
39, -5, -13
LCH
39, 14, 249
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 243
XYZ
10, 11, 17
LUV
39, -11, -17
HWB
207, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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