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
48535D
RGB
72, 83, 93
HSL
209, 13%, 32%
HSB
209, 23%, 36%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 64
LAB
35, -3, -7
LCH
35, 8, 250
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 246
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
35, -6, -9
HWB
209, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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