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
485167
RGB
72, 81, 103
HSL
223, 18%, 34%
HSB
223, 30%, 40%
CMYK
30, 21, 0, 60
LAB
34, 1, -14
LCH
34, 14, 272
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 267
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
34, -5, -18
HWB
223, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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