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
48495B
RGB
72, 73, 91
HSL
237, 12%, 32%
HSB
237, 21%, 36%
CMYK
21, 20, 0, 64
LAB
31, 3, -11
LCH
31, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 282
XYZ
7, 7, 11
LUV
31, -1, -14
HWB
237, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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