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
48494B
RGB
72, 73, 75
HSL
220, 2%, 29%
HSB
220, 4%, 29%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 71
LAB
31, 0, -1
LCH
31, 1, 266
OKLCH
0.41, 0.00, 265
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
31, -1, -2
HWB
220, 28%, 71%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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