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
485E65
RGB
72, 94, 101
HSL
194, 17%, 34%
HSB
194, 29%, 40%
CMYK
29, 7, 0, 60
LAB
38, -7, -7
LCH
38, 10, 224
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 219
XYZ
9, 10, 14
LUV
38, -11, -8
HWB
194, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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