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
485E6E
RGB
72, 94, 110
HSL
205, 21%, 36%
HSB
205, 35%, 43%
CMYK
35, 15, 0, 57
LAB
39, -5, -12
LCH
39, 13, 246
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 240
XYZ
9, 11, 16
LUV
39, -11, -15
HWB
205, 28%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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