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
48555B
RGB
72, 85, 91
HSL
199, 12%, 32%
HSB
199, 21%, 36%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 64
LAB
35, -4, -5
LCH
35, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 227
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
35, -7, -6
HWB
199, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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