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
485F58
RGB
72, 95, 88
HSL
162, 14%, 33%
HSB
162, 24%, 37%
CMYK
24, 0, 7, 63
LAB
38, -10, 1
LCH
38, 10, 174
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 174
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -11, 3
HWB
162, 28%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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