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
485D6C
RGB
72, 93, 108
HSL
205, 20%, 35%
HSB
205, 33%, 42%
CMYK
33, 14, 0, 58
LAB
38, -5, -11
LCH
38, 12, 245
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 240
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
38, -11, -14
HWB
205, 28%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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