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
496471
RGB
73, 100, 113
HSL
200, 22%, 36%
HSB
200, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 12, 0, 56
LAB
41, -8, -11
LCH
41, 13, 234
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 229
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
41, -13, -13
HWB
200, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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