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
48544E
RGB
72, 84, 78
HSL
150, 8%, 31%
HSB
150, 14%, 33%
CMYK
14, 0, 7, 67
LAB
35, -6, 2
LCH
35, 6, 163
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 164
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -6, 3
HWB
150, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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