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
485242
RGB
72, 82, 66
HSL
98, 11%, 29%
HSB
98, 20%, 32%
CMYK
12, 0, 20, 68
LAB
34, -7, 8
LCH
34, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 134
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -5, 10
HWB
98, 26%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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