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
496267
RGB
73, 98, 103
HSL
190, 17%, 35%
HSB
190, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 60
LAB
40, -9, -6
LCH
40, 11, 215
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 211
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
40, -12, -7
HWB
190, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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