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
48535F
RGB
72, 83, 95
HSL
211, 14%, 33%
HSB
211, 24%, 37%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 63
LAB
35, -2, -9
LCH
35, 9, 255
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 251
XYZ
8, 8, 12
LUV
35, -6, -11
HWB
211, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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