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
48525D
RGB
72, 82, 93
HSL
211, 13%, 32%
HSB
211, 23%, 36%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 64
LAB
34, -2, -8
LCH
34, 8, 255
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 251
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
34, -6, -10
HWB
211, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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