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
496571
RGB
73, 101, 113
HSL
198, 22%, 36%
HSB
198, 35%, 44%
CMYK
35, 11, 0, 56
LAB
41, -8, -10
LCH
41, 13, 231
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 226
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
41, -14, -13
HWB
198, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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