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
485668
RGB
72, 86, 104
HSL
214, 18%, 35%
HSB
214, 31%, 41%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 59
LAB
36, -2, -12
LCH
36, 13, 260
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 255
XYZ
8, 9, 14
LUV
36, -8, -16
HWB
214, 28%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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