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
484D4C
RGB
72, 77, 76
HSL
168, 3%, 29%
HSB
168, 6%, 30%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 70
LAB
32, -2, 0
LCH
32, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 183
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
32, -3, 0
HWB
168, 28%, 70%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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