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
414848
RGB
65, 72, 72
HSL
180, 5%, 27%
HSB
180, 10%, 28%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 72
LAB
30, -3, -1
LCH
30, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 197
XYZ
6, 6, 7
LUV
30, -4, -1
HWB
180, 25%, 72%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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