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
496366
RGB
73, 99, 102
HSL
186, 17%, 34%
HSB
186, 28%, 40%
CMYK
28, 3, 0, 60
LAB
40, -9, -5
LCH
40, 11, 208
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 205
XYZ
10, 11, 14
LUV
40, -13, -5
HWB
186, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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