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
485064
RGB
72, 80, 100
HSL
223, 16%, 34%
HSB
223, 28%, 39%
CMYK
28, 20, 0, 61
LAB
34, 1, -13
LCH
34, 13, 272
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 268
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
34, -5, -17
HWB
223, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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