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
485247
RGB
72, 82, 71
HSL
115, 7%, 30%
HSB
115, 13%, 32%
CMYK
12, 0, 13, 68
LAB
34, -6, 5
LCH
34, 8, 140
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 143
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -5, 7
HWB
115, 28%, 68%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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