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
485146
RGB
72, 81, 70
HSL
109, 7%, 30%
HSB
109, 14%, 32%
CMYK
11, 0, 14, 68
LAB
33, -6, 5
LCH
33, 8, 137
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 140
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
33, -4, 7
HWB
109, 27%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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