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
483D53
RGB
72, 61, 83
HSL
270, 15%, 28%
HSB
270, 27%, 33%
CMYK
13, 27, 0, 67
LAB
28, 9, -12
LCH
28, 14, 307
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 307
XYZ
6, 5, 9
LUV
28, 4, -15
HWB
270, 24%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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