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
485661
RGB
72, 86, 97
HSL
206, 15%, 33%
HSB
206, 26%, 38%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 62
LAB
36, -4, -8
LCH
36, 9, 247
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 242
XYZ
8, 9, 13
LUV
36, -7, -10
HWB
206, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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