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
48585D
RGB
72, 88, 93
HSL
194, 13%, 32%
HSB
194, 23%, 36%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 64
LAB
36, -5, -5
LCH
36, 7, 223
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 219
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -8, -6
HWB
194, 28%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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