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
484E4A
RGB
72, 78, 74
HSL
140, 4%, 29%
HSB
140, 8%, 31%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 69
LAB
33, -3, 1
LCH
33, 4, 155
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 157
XYZ
7, 7, 8
LUV
33, -3, 2
HWB
140, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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