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
48585E
RGB
72, 88, 94
HSL
196, 13%, 33%
HSB
196, 23%, 37%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 63
LAB
36, -5, -6
LCH
36, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 223
XYZ
8, 9, 12
LUV
36, -8, -6
HWB
196, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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