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
485563
RGB
72, 85, 99
HSL
211, 16%, 34%
HSB
211, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 61
LAB
35, -3, -10
LCH
35, 10, 255
OKLCH
0.44, 0.03, 250
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
35, -7, -12
HWB
211, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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