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
484656
RGB
72, 70, 86
HSL
248, 10%, 31%
HSB
248, 19%, 34%
CMYK
16, 19, 0, 66
LAB
30, 4, -9
LCH
30, 10, 292
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 291
XYZ
7, 6, 10
LUV
30, 0, -12
HWB
248, 27%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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