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
484E52
RGB
72, 78, 82
HSL
204, 6%, 30%
HSB
204, 12%, 32%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 68
LAB
33, -2, -3
LCH
33, 4, 241
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 237
XYZ
7, 7, 9
LUV
33, -3, -4
HWB
204, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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