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
485349
RGB
72, 83, 73
HSL
125, 7%, 30%
HSB
125, 13%, 33%
CMYK
13, 0, 12, 67
LAB
34, -6, 4
LCH
34, 8, 145
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 148
XYZ
7, 8, 7
LUV
34, -5, 6
HWB
125, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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