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
484C48
RGB
72, 76, 72
HSL
120, 3%, 29%
HSB
120, 5%, 30%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 70
LAB
32, -2, 2
LCH
32, 3, 143
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 145
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
32, -2, 3
HWB
120, 28%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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