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
48504E
RGB
72, 80, 78
HSL
165, 5%, 30%
HSB
165, 10%, 31%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 69
LAB
33, -4, 0
LCH
33, 4, 180
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 179
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
33, -4, 1
HWB
165, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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