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
485262
RGB
72, 82, 98
HSL
217, 15%, 33%
HSB
217, 27%, 38%
CMYK
27, 16, 0, 62
LAB
34, -1, -11
LCH
34, 11, 264
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 260
XYZ
8, 8, 13
LUV
34, -6, -14
HWB
217, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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