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
485669
RGB
72, 86, 105
HSL
215, 19%, 35%
HSB
215, 31%, 41%
CMYK
31, 18, 0, 59
LAB
36, -2, -13
LCH
36, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 256
XYZ
9, 9, 15
LUV
36, -8, -17
HWB
215, 28%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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