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
485365
RGB
72, 83, 101
HSL
217, 17%, 34%
HSB
217, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 60
LAB
35, -1, -12
LCH
35, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 260
XYZ
8, 9, 14
LUV
35, -6, -15
HWB
217, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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