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
48586C
RGB
72, 88, 108
HSL
213, 20%, 35%
HSB
213, 33%, 42%
CMYK
33, 19, 0, 58
LAB
37, -2, -14
LCH
37, 14, 260
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 254
XYZ
9, 9, 16
LUV
37, -9, -18
HWB
213, 28%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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