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
485D63
RGB
72, 93, 99
HSL
193, 16%, 34%
HSB
193, 27%, 39%
CMYK
27, 6, 0, 61
LAB
38, -7, -6
LCH
38, 9, 221
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 217
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
38, -11, -7
HWB
193, 28%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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