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
496263
RGB
73, 98, 99
HSL
182, 15%, 34%
HSB
182, 26%, 39%
CMYK
26, 1, 0, 61
LAB
40, -9, -4
LCH
40, 10, 202
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 199
XYZ
9, 11, 13
LUV
40, -12, -3
HWB
182, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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