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
496171
RGB
73, 97, 113
HSL
204, 22%, 36%
HSB
204, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 14, 0, 56
LAB
40, -6, -12
LCH
40, 14, 244
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 238
XYZ
10, 11, 17
LUV
40, -12, -15
HWB
204, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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