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
485F56
RGB
72, 95, 86
HSL
157, 14%, 33%
HSB
157, 24%, 37%
CMYK
24, 0, 9, 63
LAB
38, -11, 2
LCH
38, 11, 168
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 169
XYZ
8, 10, 10
LUV
38, -11, 4
HWB
157, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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