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
48554A
RGB
72, 85, 74
HSL
129, 8%, 31%
HSB
129, 15%, 33%
CMYK
15, 0, 13, 67
LAB
35, -7, 5
LCH
35, 9, 147
OKLCH
0.43, 0.02, 150
XYZ
7, 8, 8
LUV
35, -6, 7
HWB
129, 28%, 67%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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