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
496567
RGB
73, 101, 103
HSL
184, 17%, 35%
HSB
184, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 60
LAB
41, -10, -5
LCH
41, 11, 204
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 202
XYZ
10, 12, 15
LUV
41, -14, -5
HWB
184, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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