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
475962
RGB
71, 89, 98
HSL
200, 16%, 33%
HSB
200, 28%, 38%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 62
LAB
37, -5, -8
LCH
37, 9, 235
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 230
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
37, -9, -9
HWB
200, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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