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
48434C
RGB
72, 67, 76
HSL
273, 6%, 28%
HSB
273, 12%, 30%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 70
LAB
29, 4, -5
LCH
29, 6, 308
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 310
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, 2, -6
HWB
273, 26%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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