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
485758
RGB
72, 87, 88
HSL
184, 10%, 31%
HSB
184, 18%, 35%
CMYK
18, 1, 0, 65
LAB
36, -6, -3
LCH
36, 6, 204
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 201
XYZ
8, 9, 11
LUV
36, -8, -2
HWB
184, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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